China pledges military support worth Rs 207 million

A high Chinese defense official on Sunday announced that China will provide Nepal with non-lethal military support worth Rs 207 million.
Visiting Deputy Chief of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Lieutenant General Ma Xiaotian pledged the support to Defense Minister Ram Bahadur Thapa in the capital today.
In the meeting held at the Ministry of Defense, Nepali Defense Minister Thapa and Lieutenant General Ma Xiaotian signed an agreement on this effect.
"The agreement has been made in a way not to affect the ongoing peace process in the country," said Minister Thapa, emerging from the meeting.
The defense minister further said that China is willing to help Nepal in the army integration.
Mentioning China expressed its commitment not to interfere with internal affairs of Nepal, Minister Thapa added, "They are ready to support Nepal to maintain national integrity and unity." Moreover, the visiting Chinese official praised Nepal's 'One-China Policy', according to Minister Thapa.
The meeting discussed the ongoing peace process, border security and mutual benefits between two neighbouring countries.
The high-level Chinese delegation is scheduled to visit Pokhara later today.
Following the high-profile visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi to Nepal, the Chinese delegation led by deputy chief of the Chinese PLA had arrived here in the capital on Saturday to discuss military support and security.