It is true that some countries are aspiring undesirably to influence the internal affairs of Nepal after certain forces within the country have surrendered themselves to the mercy of foreign powers, seeking blessing to restore their ailing political privileges.

The U.N. system in Nepal was going beyond its mandate, and the government was not going to heed their advice.

Friendliness, goodwill, non-aggression, sovereign equality, independence and non-interference in internal affairs have come to constitute the towering edifice of Nepal and China relations.

What we have been doing here in our country is nothing new and far from accepted norms and practices that should provoke the hue and cry that we are witnessing these days.

Our relationship with China can be best described as an all-weather relationship free from any troubles and irritants.