Beijing, Sept. 14 -- China on Sunday extended wishes to Sushila Karki upon her appointment as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal.

The Foreign Ministry Spokesperson said, "China congratulates Madam Sushila Karki on becoming Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government."

The remarks highlighted how China and Nepal have a "time-honoured friendship" and said that it stands ready to further advance the bilateral ties.

The statement, which was shared by the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria, said, "China and Nepal share a time-honoured friendship. China, as always, respects the development path chosen independently by the people of Nepal. We stand ready to work with Nepal to promote the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, enhance exchanges a...