Kathmandu, Aug. 2 -- Nepali and Chinese leaders on Friday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Senior leaders of both the nations, including heads of state, prime ministers, and foreign ministers, emphasised the enduring ties of friendship, mutual respect, and cooperation that have defined Nepal-China relations over the decades.

President Ramchandra Paudel extended heartfelt congratulations to his Chinese counterpart President Xi Jinping, conveying best wishes to the government and the people of China.

In his message, President Paudel highlighted the "time-tested friendship grounded in mutual trust, sovereign equality and peaceful coexisten...