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Kim Jong Un Publishes Treatise on Immortal Feats of Kim Il Sung

Pyongyang (KCNA) -- The dear respected Kim Jong Un in his treatise on April 20 dealt with the immortal feats President Kim Il Sung performed in the revolution and construction. The President founded the great Juche idea, ushering in a new era of the Juche revolution and leading the social revolution at various stages to a shining victory by applying the Juche idea.

He combined the socialist cause with the cause of national independence for the first time in history and led the whole course of socialist construction so that the excellent tradition and culture of the nation can be brought into full bloom.

He successfully solved the issue of succession to the revolutionary cause, providing a sure guarantee for the steadfast succession to the revolutionary cause of Juche and its successful completion century after century and generation after generation.

He, regarding the country's reunification as the most important, patriotic cause of the nation, worked heart and soul for the development of the movement of the country's reunification and performed precious feats in the efforts to realize the cherished desire of the nation.

He checked and foiled the moves of the imperialist reactionaries for domination and worked hard for the development of the world socialist movement, the victory of independent cause against imperialism, the establishment of independent and fair international relations and global peace and security under the uplifted banner of independence and international justice, thereby performing immortal feats.

Kim Jong Un Makes Congratulatory Speech at Joint Meeting of KCU Organizations

Pyongyang - Kim Jong Un, first secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and first chairman of the DPRK National Defence Commission, made a congratulatory speech at the joint national meeting of the Korean Children's Union (KCU) organizations. He in his speech warmly congratulated the delegates and all other members of the KCU across the country on the anniversary being marked amid great care and blessings of the party and the people. He also extended a warm salute to their teachers and parents across the country working hard to bring them up stoutly. He said that June 6 is not only the holiday for the KCU but a significant one for the WPK and all the people.

There are in the world no such schoolchildren as those in the DPRK, millions in all, reliably growing to be pillars of future, rallied close around one and the same organization with red ties around their necks, he noted, adding: For the WPK and the DPRK, the beloved KCU members are treasures more precious than a hundred million tons of gold and silver as they represent hope and future. Admirable KCU members have done a lot of good things for the country and people, he noted, and continued:

The party and people regard it as great pleasure and pride to have such excellent KCU. The future of Songun Korea is very bright and rosy as it has such ranks of millions of juvenile revolutionaries. The KCU is demonstrating before the world its honor as a mighty organization of successors to the revolution as now thanks to the benevolent care of Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il possessed of the noblest love for the younger generation and future as their natural disposition.

There were no such great fathers in the world as the Generalissimos who put forward the children as kings of the country and devoted everything to the schoolchildren all their lives, regarding it as the most important affairs of the party and state to show love for the younger generation. It is the intention of the WPK to build the best thriving socialist nation and hand it over to the KCU members, he said, stressing that thriving Korea in the future will be the strongest country in the world in which happy laughter will be heard from every house and all people live in harmony.

He called on the KCU members to uphold this great country and build it more wonderfully, indicating the following tasks: The KCU members should learn from the glorious childhood of Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il and reliably carry forward the lifeblood of the revolution holding aloft the flag of KCU after the flag of the immortal sun, always cherishing the trust and benevolence of the Generalissimos. They also should become genuine juvenile revolutionaries and guards in the era of Songun who safeguard the party like the heroes of the Anti-Japanese Children's Corps and juvenile guerillas during the Fatherland Liberation War and advance along the way indicated by the party. They should prepare themselves to be able revolutionary talents and pillars of a prosperous Korea who are knowledgeable, virtuous and healthy.

It is necessary for them not to waste even spare time but work harder upholding the banner of learning for thriving Korea. They should become exemplary members of the union who not only study hard but observe the socialist morality, always love the organization, collective and comrades, respect teachers and elders, have good hand in sports and do good things for the country. They should remember that the honor of being party members and winning the gold medal of heroes starts from the red ties and badges of the union and voluntarily take part in its organizational life.

The party puts great trust in the instructors of the union organizations and instructors of sub-branches of the union, said Kim Jong Un, expressing expectation that they would become genuine teachers who take good care of and love the KCU members as their real parents would do and lead them to bring their talent into bloom. Kim Jong Un said that the party and government of the DPRK will make it a priority of their affairs to bring up children, carrying forward noble love of Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il for rising generation, and make every possible effort to rear the beloved KCU members to be the pillars of Songun Korea who are the happiest and excellent in the world.

AMAZING THAILAND GRAND SALE (ATGS) 2012

BANGKOK, Thailand is still a paradise for shoppers from all over the world, with a wide range of products and services, good quality, and value for money. One of the programs that are recognized among tourists is the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale (ATGS), the annual sales season which has been held for 14 years.

For this 14th year, TAT will focus on categories preferred by tourists, such as; Thai OTOP products and Thai fashion brands. We will be branching out into flea markets and whole-sale markets such as; MBK, and Platinum Mall.There will be more fun for tourists to experience shopping and Thai style at shopping & walking streets in each major city and we also have new shopping destinations for tourists to experience and enjoy, such as TERMINAL 21, located on the Sukhumvit Road, the first shopping mall styled as an airport with an inspired atmosphere of street Markets from all around the world, that offers a new experience and answers the needs of every urban lifestyle.ROBINSON Rama 9 is located in the new Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 complex. With over 6 floors of sale areas that embraces the modern lifestyle, a fresh, functional, and fashion conscious design is indicated through unique personalities of each floor. MEGABANGNA, is located on Bangna – Trad  Road, Km. 8. Just a 15 minute drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. The First Low-Rise Super Regional Mall in Southeast Asia, with the concept of Everything Under One Roof, is open for the first time to all shoppers.

MR. Suraphon Svetasreni, Governor of the TAT said: TAT recognizes the importance of the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale in line with strategies and policies of the government to increase the expenditure of both international and domestic tourists, ensuring that the 14th year of ATGS, the TAT would be able to draw attention of the tourists because of our advertisements and public relation programs which access to the domestic tourists and expats effectively by newspapers, magazines, television, radio, outdoor billboards and bus wraps together with social networks and online marketing. In addition, the TAT has also partnered with VISA International (Thailand), packing ATGS travel packages to launch into international market during ATGS road show to 12 countries: Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Russia, India, and Dubai which will ensure that the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale this year will increase volume of tourists at least 10% during June & August.

Thailand is renowned as one of the best shopping destinations said Somboon Krobeeranon, Country Manager, Thailand, VISA . in the world and Visa is committed to ensuring that we provide even greater incentives so everyone can take advantage during this shopping extravaganza. We have partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand since the launch of this promotion more than //13//years ago and we believe that this year will be even bigger and better than ever. Partly, this is due to our promotion programmes in key target markets which generates more awareness and interest in the Grand Sale and has resulted in an increase in sales. Another factor was the competition that we launched to win a fantastic //30-//day holiday in Thailand, which was won by a Malaysian tourist, and that is a contest that we shall be running again this year. He added: With the addition of exciting new shopping venues along with existing favourites, tourists will have an astounding range of products and services to choose from and we look forward to promoting the Grand Sale and Thailand throughout the region.

The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2012 is more valuable for tourists, with sale prices reduced up to 80% and every THB500 spent in cash at participating shops and services, tourists will get 1 coupon (2 coupons in every THB500 for purchases with a VISA card). Domestic tourists will get a chance to win THB1,000,000 shopping voucher and foreigner tourists will get a chance to win the lucky-draw of a Miracle 30 Day in Thailand. Along with one companion, prize winners will visit Thailand for 30 days, with first-class round-trip air ticket, domestic round-trip air tickets as per the tour programme, transfers, accommodation at deluxe hotels, meals, entrance fees for all sites, Thai lifestyle and cultural experiences and guides.

Sri Lanka biggest gainer in Global Peace Index

Sri Lanka is now amongst one of the top 5 risers on the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2012. According to the 2012 Global Peace Index, end of war sees Sri Lanka as biggest riser, leaping nearly 30 places. Sri Lanka is ranked 103 overall and 17 in the Asia Pacific region, ahead of India (142), Pakistan (149) and Thailand (129). The Global Peace Index (GPI) is the world’s leading measure of national peacefulness. Now in its sixth year, it ranks 158 nations according to their ‘absence of violence’.

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) which produces the Global Peace Index said the world has become slightly more peaceful in the last year reversing a two-year trend. The GPI produced for the sixth year ranks 158 nations using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators which measure ongoing domestic and international conflict, safety and security in society and militarization. Sri Lanka's score improved markedly for the second successive year in the aftermath of the defeat of the LTTE and the ending of two decades of war in May 2009, the IEP says in its report. The overall score of the Asia Pacific regions is improved by the largest extent from last year and included three of the top five risers, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Bhutan.

Iceland is once again ranked the most peaceful country in the world, followed by Denmark and New Zealand. Syria has seen the biggest drop in margin, falling over 30 places to be placed at 147th. The UK has fallen three places to 29th position, meaning it is the first year the UK placement has not risen in the list. Somalia is the least peaceful country at 158th position and with a score of 3.392. Afghanistan, Sudan, Iraq and the Democratic Republic of Congo make up the bottom five.

Thai Envoy handed  over medical equipment's

Kathmandu : Mrs. Kanthong Unakul, Thai Ambassador to Nepal, representing the Royal Thai Government handed the medical equipment's and the patient's beds in the amount of NPR 402,252.60 to BIR hospital's representative, Dr. Ashok Bajracharya, Head  of the Department of Orthopedics, at BIR hospital.

Present also at the ceremony were Dr. Rajendra Agrawal, the Acting Director of BIR hospital, Ms. Pitchaya Mathanucrohk, First Secretary of the Thai Embassy, Ms. Sabina Bajracharya, the Embassy's local staff, the doctors and nurses from BIR hospital. The medical equipment's and the patient's beds will be used for the public in BIR hospital, the oldest public hospitals in Nepal.

The ceremony was held at BIR hospital amidst a special programe on 19th June 2012.

KCNA Detailed Report on Celebrations of 66th KCU Anniversary

Pyongyang - The Korean Central News Agency released a detailed report on the grand celebrations of the 66th anniversary of the Korean Children's Union (KCU). According to it, the celebrations took place here from June 3 to 8. The celebrations were held most significantly thanks to the noble outlook of the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK government on posterity and future, an outlook which calls for regarding the work for the younger generation as the most important affair. The celebrations proved to be a grand assembly of successors to the Songun revolution as they instilled into the people faith in the rosy future of thriving socialist Korea.

More than 20 000 delegates were selected from all the primary, secondary and branch schools across the country. They included Jongilbong Secondary School at the foot of Mt. Paektu, Panmunjom Secondary School near the Military Demarcation Line and a branch school on Jamae Islet in the West Sea. They were invited to visit Pyongyang.

Children of ordinary workers, farmers, service personnel, scientists and technicians who are exemplary in study and organizational life were chosen as delegates.

No sooner had this exciting news reached every part of the country than an unprecedented festive mood prevailed in the country. Transportation was arranged under the deep care of the party and state to bring the KCU delegates to the venue of the grand festival. Special trains, planes and buses brought them to Pyongyang. Parents, teachers, people from all walks of life and school youth and children warmly sent the delegates off with bouquets and garlands. Pyongyang was busy welcoming the delegates. Senior party and state officials and Pyongyang citizens warmly received the delegates.

Measures were taken one after another to ensure that the delegates took part in the celebrations without slightest inconvenience. Certificates of delegates to the celebrations of the 66th anniversary of the KCU were awarded to them.

The delegates visited the statues of Generalissimos Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill and the plaza of Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to express thanks to them for having provided all the children with an ample opportunity of learning by enforcing the universal 11-year compulsory education system and brought them all sorts of happiness, pleasure and beautiful hope and dream. They visited Mangyongdae, the birthplace of President Kim Il Sung. A joint national meeting of the KCU organizations was held with splendor at Kim Il Sung Stadium here to celebrate its 66th anniversary.

The dear respected Kim Jong Un made a historic speech at the meeting. After a KCU congratulatory group recited a poem for the occasion, an oath of millions of KCU members was made at the meeting to fully prepare themselves as children's guard boundlessly faithful to Kim Jong Un. Kim Jong Un taking delegates in his embrace enjoyed the concert "Love future!" given by the Unhasu Orchestra, the concert specially provided by him. Kim Jong Un had a photo session with the delegates. From the very day of their arrival in Pyongyang, the delegates were very pleased and happy to tour different places. They visited the Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery on Mt. Taesong, the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Memorial Tower, the National House of Class Education, the e-library and swimming gymnasium of Kim Il Sung University, the Taedonggang Combined Fruit Farm, Changjon Street, etc.

They were honored to attend a meeting of schoolchildren on successes made in the efforts to be knowledgeable, virtuous and healthy. They firmly pledged themselves to convey the noble loving care shown by the Generalissimos and Kim Jong Un who bestowed all blessings upon the younger generation and become exemplary members of KCU in the Songun era, bearing deep in mind the patriotic soul of parents who became heroes and labor innovators. Bright and cheerful laughter of KCU delegates could be heard in the amusement park of Kaeson Youth Park, the Central Zoo, the Central Botanical Garden, Pyongyang Grand Theatre, Pyongyang Circus Theatre and other entertainment and service facilities.

At least 260 delegates were honored to receive birthday spreads sent by him. He sent gifts to all the delegates. All the blessed children left Pyongyang on June 9 amid the warm send-off of Pyongyang citizens.

Sobbing Kashmir

Alam Rind

The power of truth is such that it just can’t remain veiled even under the heaps of lies and propaganda. It simply blurts out of oblivion and makes itself known, frustrating efforts by states and powerful lobbies to mute or twist the facts. The same is true about the merciless killings of innocent and hapless Kashmir ’s at the hands of Indian security forces.

Under pressure from Amnesty International and other Human Rights Commission a police committee was constituted to investigate the issue of unmarked graves. The committee visited Baramulla, Bandipora, Handwara and Kupwara districts. Unmarked graves were spread all over the place making it impossible to refute their presence. What the team did was to record only those graves for which witnesses were ready to give written statements neglecting hundreds of thousands of graves where people out of security concerns opted not to give written statements.

To squash public sentiments and crush freedom struggle Indian government passed draconian laws under the garb Public Safety Act. Laws like Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act 1990 (TADA) and Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1990 (AFSPA) gave right to Indian security forces to kill any one in the name of combating terrorism and get away with it. Under the provisions of these laws, which gave immense powers to Indian security forces, Indian Government started detaining people in Kashmir for one to two years without trial. According to the estimates given by Amnesty International Indian forces have detained from 8 to 20 thousand people. A 2010 Wikileaks cable reveals that International Committee of Red Cross took up the issue of torture and unfounded detentions by Indian Security forces in Kashmir with US embassy in Delhi . India is holding on to Kashmir by deploying over 500,000 troops. That is enough to tell us the tail of Kashmir and the severity of atrocities confronted by the people at the hands of Indian security forces.

The tyranny that has been unlashed by so called secular government of India since its partition knows no parallel. According to recent Human Rights report between 1989 and mid 2010 Indian Army and paramilitary forces have killed 93,274 innocent Kashmir ’s. There have been 117,345 arrests and 6,969 custodial killings. Reportedly 22,728 women have been widowed and 107,351 children rendered orphan. As if it wasn’t enough 105,861 houses were razed to ground. Crimes against women included 9,920 gang raps. Indians may not agree with these figures and claim these to be fabricated. It is for the first time that a report prepared by its Senior Superintendent of Police acknowledges presence of unmarked graves in mass.

According to the report 2156 unidentified dead bodies of Kashmir ’s are still buried in unmarked graves. Out of 2730 unidentified dead bodies discovered, 574 bodies have already been identified as the dead bodies of the locals. The report rightly points out that these bodies could also be that of locals detained under enforced disappearances. That reveals the whole truth. The truth that the Indian security forces have remained involved in extrajudicial killings of Kashmir ’s. The stories of atrocities committed by them are true. Now Indian government is left with no option but to take the responsibility of all the ills committed to the unfortunate people of Kashmir . The struggle of the people of Kashmir for independence has to be acknowledged. The situation opens a new Pandora’s Box. It will be difficult for the Indian government “the biggest democracy of the world” to justify the excess committed by her security forces. They will not be able to satisfy global conscious nor will be able to justify their indifference towards the whole situation.

Human rights abuse is an unacceptable norm in today’s world. On this account Indians need to feel more responsible, especially once it wishes to be a regional power. To achieve her desired ambition, peace in the region is of paramount importance. That would be well served if she acknowledges the right of the people of Kashmir . An amicable resolution of Kashmir problem will pave way to better relations with Pakistan and will also open trade opportunities with Afghanistan . The whole regional paradigm will change if the people of Kashmir are given their due rights. It all depends upon the wisdom, will and statesmanship of the Indian leadership. If they brush this ugly facet of theirs under the carpet depravity and conflict in the region will persist. But if they face the facts and come up with a principle based approach prosperity and peace will prevail all over the region.

US Responsibility for Cross Pak-Afghan Border Attacks

Momin Iftikhar

While the third week of September saw an orchestrated verbal onslaught on Pakistan by US policy makers and military brass, alleging it of providing support to Haqqani Network, there remains an eerie silence in US politico-military circles regarding the string of Taliban attacks on Pakistani border posts in Dir, Bajaur and Chitral.

These large sized attacks sporadically delivered during the last one year were launched from areas under the operational control of the US led ISAF and their sidekick; the Afghan National Army (ANA) and were organized by well entrenched TTP and Afghan Taleban factions from bases maintained in border areas of Afghanistan.

The US desperate urgings for the overstretched Pak Army to commence operations against the Haqqani network in NWA stand in marked contrast to its turning a Nelson’s eye to the anti Pakistan witches’ brew viciously bubbling in the areas under its control on Afghan side of the border. What is hard to stomach is that while the Kabul attack on US Embassy, precipitating no US casualty was treated as an act of war, the US has persistently refused to accept responsibility for scores of casualties among Pakistani troops caused by Afghan Taleban and the TTP fighters operating out of Nooristan and Kunar Provinces .

While vicious attacks emanating from bordering provinces of Afghanistan have acquired a sickening frequency, two major incidents would amply reflect the pattern and perspective of such preventable aggression. In the beginning of June this year twenty seven policemen were killed during battles in Shaltalu area in Dir when five hundred terrorists belonging to Maulvi Fazalullah led group overran a police post. At least sixteen policemen were captured and then brutally executed by the attackers who released the video on the internet. Another major attack occurred in the last week of August when hundreds of armed militants from Nuristan and Kunar Provinces of Afghanistan , attacked seven FC check posts situated around Arund locality in Chitral. Some forty personnel belonging to the security forces including 26 personnel of Chitral Scouts, ten border guards and four FC soldiers laid down their lives in defense of the motherland. The attacks had been organized by Mullah Fazlullah and Maulvi Faqir Muhammad employing terrorists flushed out by Pak Army operations in Swat, Dir and Bajaur besides incorporating services of the Afghan Taleban. Just in these two incidents the Pakistani security services and police had sustained over eighty casualties without the US accepting any responsibility or suffering any pang of conscience over its failure in preventing the attacks launched from areas under its control. It is not hard to visualize what the consequences would have been for Pakistan, had a fraction of these casualties been inflicted upon the US/NATO forces by any adverse breech of the Pak-Afghan border from the Pakistani side.

For the Haqqani Network obsessed American soldiers and diplomats the presence of anti Pakistan terrorist factions on Afghan side evokes no concern while the consequence for Pakistan are painful to the extreme. Afghan based terrorists are attacking Pakistani posts with impunity and are extending their activities to the major cities in Pakistan . Lack of action by US Forces has permitted the anti Pakistan Taleban element to rule the roost in Nooristan and Kunar Provinces . It is worth recalling that on the pretext to cut down its casualties the US Army has pulled out its troops from the former while only maintaining a nominal writ in the latter. This has permitted Maulvi Fazlullah of Swat fame to fill in the vacuum as a major war lord commanding a force of a thousand fighters equipped with advanced weapons and state of the art communication equipment. The US induced freedom of action has even allowed him to overshadow the local Afghan Commander Dost Muhammad who is constrained to accept a subordinate position in an area considered the hub of anti Pakistan activities.

Northern Kunar Province is the domain of the TTP affiliated Maulvi Faqir Muhammad who, commanding around 400 terrorists, has led attacks in Bajaur area of Pakistan . In fact the area between Kunar River and the border has become the hub of anti Pakistan operations. Faqir Muhammad is known to be operating FM radio stations on Afghan side of the border to raise funds, recruits and create anti-Pakistan frenzy. In Sothern parts of Kunar Province where ISAF works in close conjunction with the local administration, injured terrorists of the TTP receive medical treatment in the Government run Hospitals. Wali Muhammad is the key TTP Commander here enjoying support of intelligence agencies of India and Afghanistan . Nangarhar Province is the abode of Mangal Bagh the infamous terrorist leading Lashkar-e-Islam who is raking trouble in Khyber as well as Aurakzai Agencies. Qari Bashir operates from Logar and Kabul , Paktia-Paktika-Khost provinces are infested with TTP elements affiliated with Hakimullah Mehsud while Brahamdagh Bugti, stationed in Kabul is closely supervising and directing the activities of insurgents based in Kandahar , Helmand and Nimroz Provinces .

Juxtaposed with the US demands upon the overstretched Pakistan Army to expand its operations into NWA it is amazing to note the nonchalance with which US Commanders in Afghanistan treat the presence of key anti-Pakistan terrorist commanders and their forces in the areas adjoining border with Pakistan . Sustained by liaison provided by intelligence agencies hostile to Pakistan , this presence is malignant, leading to loss of Pakistani lives – among both civilians and those in uniform. Pakistan has all the right to demand of US to rationalize the presence of these anti-Pakistan outfits on the Afghan soil. If the US can hold Pakistan to ransom over the Kabul attack it itself has a lot to explain for failure to curb terrorism emanating from areas in Afghanistan where it holds sole responsibility for control. Or does it think that Pakistani blood comes cheap.

RCSC new appointment

Kathmandu: The Russian Centre of Science and Culture have the new Deputy Director and Deputy Administrator.

As per the email received, Mr. Anastasia Khokhlova and Mr. Dmitry khokhlov are the newly appointed Deputy Director and Deputy Administrator of RCSC respectively.

Both of them have joined the RCSC recently.

The Nepal Journalists Association and ARPAN Weekly Family extend warmest greetings and congratulations to both of them for the new assignment and extend all the successes in their tenure.

3rd Made in Pakistan Inaugurated

Kathandu : The Industry Minister Anil Jha inaugarated the 3rd Made in Pakistan Products Exhibition in Kathmandu amidst a special ceremony.  At the ceremony, Minister Jha expressed happiness on ths mutual friendly relations between Nepal and Pakistan.

Charge d' Afferires Mr. Aisf Hussain Memon, President of Nepal Pakistan Friendship and Cultural Association Mr. Himalaya S. Rana, President of Nepal Pak Chanber of Commerce Mr. Pradeep Vaidya and President of Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce  & Industry highlighted about the Exhibition.

Chinese Ambassador Meets with Political and Business Delegation

Kathmandu : On 13 June 2012, H.E. Mr. Yang Houlan, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal met with a political and business delegation from Rasuwa, the northern district of Nepal which shares border with China. The delegation was led by Mr. Dev Raj Simkhada, Principle of Shree Shyamey Wangphel Higher Secondary School. Members included the district political party leaders of UCPN(Maoist), Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, the chairman of local trans-border association, the chairman of local trunk container association and the chairman of Langtang National Park, etc.

Yang said that Rasuwa shares the border with Ji Long town in China. The two sides have a long history of friendly exchanges. Nepal's Princess Bhirikuti was through Rasuwa to arrive in China and married with Songtsän Gampo. Yang appreciated Rasuwa's people's support and efforts to the development of China-Nepal friendship. As the road linking Syaphrubensi and Rasuwa has already been opened, the exchanges in economical and social areas between the Chinese and Nepali sides will be more frequent.

The Nepali side said that China is Nepal's good neighbor and good partner. China always supports Nepal's stability and development. The Syaphrubensi-Rasuwa road will bring new opportunity for the cooperation between the two sides. People in Rasuwa firmly support One China Policy and the concern of Chinese people on the Tibet-related issues. The Nepali side hopes to strengthen the communication and road links with the Chinese side, benefit from Chinese side's development, and build Rasuwa- Ji Rong as a prosperous border trade center together.

Chinese Ambassador Attends Nepal China Commerce Friendship Association

Likewise, on 9 June 2012, Nepal China Commerce Friendship Association (NCCFA) held its first annual general meeting. H.E. Mr. Yang Houlan, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal and Hon. Mr. Barsa Man Pun, Minister for Finance of Nepal, Mr. D•B •Shrestha, Chairman of NCCFA, Mr. Nilkantha Chaulagain, President of Nepal Trans Himalaya Boarder Commerce Association, Mr. Suresh Basnet, President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Bhawani Rana, acting President of FNCCI, representatives from the friendship associations between China and Nepal, along with hundreds of guests attended the function.

Shrestha addressed that NCCFA was established in 2011 with objectives to promote trade and investment between two countries, to minimize the existing trade barriers, to strengthen Nepal China bilateral relations and to facilitate other economics sectors. Now China has been second largest economy in the world. However, Nepal is yet to be benefited from China's development in comparison to its potentialities. He requested the two governments continually support and facilitate the development of Nepal-China economic and trade cooperation.

Pun addressed that Nepal and China are linked by mountains and rivers, the trade relations between the two countries has a long history. The Government of Nepal attaches great importance to Nepal-China economic and trade cooperation, will continue to support and develop it, and attract more Chinese investment to Nepal.

Yang addressed that China and Nepal are friendly neighbors. no matter how the international and our domestic situations change, the friendly cooperative relations between us keep growing. This is because of the deep social and public foundation and the long-time economic and trade relations between us. The economic and trade exchanges and cooperation is playing a more and more important role in the comprehensive bilateral relations. NCCFA is another important platform of our trade and economic cooperation. I hope it will play an active role in the days to come.