New Delhi, Nov. 30 -- China's State Councilor and Defence Minister Wei Fenghe met Nepal's political and military leadership in Kathmandu before flying out to Pakistan on Sunday, and both sides said they would strengthen bilateral ties and military cooperation.

Wei met Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Army Chief Purna Chandra Thapa during the day.

The Nepal Army said Wei also carried the message of his government that it is positive about resumption of training and student exchange programmes and following up on defence assistance that have been impacted in the wake of the Covid pandemic.

Wei's visit followed a visit by Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla who concluded his two-day Nepal trip on...