SATV Kathmandu Sept 01: Rt.Hon. Prime Minister Mr. K P Sharma Oli held a bilateral meeting with H.E.Mr. Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, on the sidelines of SCO Summit in Tianjin, China, today. The two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, including further strengthening friendly relations between Nepal and Vietnam and expanding cooperation in such areas as trade and investment, science and technology, innovation, digitalization, climate change, sports, education, culture, as well as air connectivity.

In addition, the two leaders agreed on working together in international forums on issues of common concern. They also exchanged invitations for the visit to each other's countries.

Earlier in the morning, Rt.Hon.Prime Minister Mr. K P Sharma Oli and his delegation members visited Rice Core Planting Area in Huiguan Village of Tianjin Municipality. The Rt.Hon.Prime Minister was briefed about historical development of famous Xiaozhan Rice from Tianjin and how it was revitalized in modern era. Prime Minister and the delegation members also observed exhibition of different agricultural products during the visit.

In the afternoon, Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Mr. K P Sharma Oli visited Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Museum in Tianjin. During the visit, he was briefed on extraordinary lives of Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao as well as their noble character and unwavering dedication to serving the People's Republic of China and its people.

Later in the evening, the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister attended a welcome banquet and Gala performance at Tianjin Meijiang Convention Center hosted by President of China H.E.Mr. Xi Jinping and First Lady Madame Peng Liyuan in honour of the world leaders attending the SCO Summit.

Rt. Hon. Prime Minister Oli will address the SCO Plus Summit and meet with different world leaders tomorrow.