China for consensus

KATHMANDU, MAY 04 –
China on Tuesday said it adheres to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of any country.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Jiang Yu made this comment when reporters asked him during a media briefing in Beijing to say something on the current political situation in Nepal with reference to the indefinite agitation that the main opposition, UCPN (Maoist), has begun since May 2.

China expressed the hope that the political parties in Nepal would “properly handle their differences” and seek political consensus for peace in the nation. “As a friendly neighbour, we sincerely hope Nepalese political forces will take national interests into consideration, hold dialogue, coordinate and seek political consensus,” Jiang said.

Jiang called on Nepal’s political parties to promote the hard-won peace process, realise political stability in the country and bring economic development.

“This is what is in Nepal’s fundamental interest, and is also good for regional peace and stability,” Jiang told reporters.