Nepal PM jets from U.S. to China to talk connectivity, security

Pushpa Kamal Dahal's trip follows India visit, highlights balancing act

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrives to address the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Sept. 21, before his scheduled trip to China. © Reuters

DEEPAK ADHIKARI, Contributing writer

September 23, 2023 11:35 JST

KATHMANDU -- Nepal's prime minister is embarking on a tour of China, heading from the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he also attended a reception hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal or "Prachanda" is making the first mission to China by a Nepalese leader in three years. The visit starting Saturday follows his trip to India -- Beijing's competitor for influence -- three and a half months ago.