Lumbini Buddhist University and Beijing Language and Culture University have signed a collaboration agreement in the presence of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.

At an event held at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, officials from Lumbini Buddhist University and Beijing Language and Culture University exchanged the agreement documents.

As per the agreement, both universities will collaborate on cultural exchange, language teaching, and research initiatives. Additionally, a Nepal Institute of China will be established in Beijing, and a China Institute of Nepal will be set up in Lumbini.

This agreement builds on an earlier understanding between Nepal and China to promote volunteer-based Chinese language teaching during PM Oli's official visit to China from December 2–5.

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Oli, who is also the Chancellor of Lumbini Buddhist University, expressed happiness over the growing academic and cultural ties between Nepal and China. "The two nations share a centuries-old bond, and this collaboration marks another step forward in strengthening our relationship," Oli said.

The event was attended by National Planning Commission member Geeta Kumari Paudyal Adhikari, Lumbini University's Registrar Dr Tilak Ram Acharya, and officials from the Chinese Embassy in Nepal, among others.