Nepal's diplomatic achievement: Chinese president's visit to the Himalayan nation after 23 years

Chinese president Xi Jinping has returned back to China after signing 20 points "agreement of understanding" during his state visit to Nepal.

on Saturday became the first Chinese president in more than two decades to visit Nepal, where he's expected to sign agreements on some infrastructure projects. (Bikash Dware/The Rising Nepal via AP)

Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and Nepali Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli shake hands during their bilateral meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal Source: Bikash Dware/The Rising Nepal via AAP

Xi on Saturday became the first Chinese president in more than two decades to visit Nepal, where he's expected to sign agreements on some infrastructure projects. ()

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks with Nepalese President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at a banquet at Soltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Source: Bikash Dware/The Rising Nepal via AAP

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses a gathering at Soltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Source: Bikash Dware/The Rising Nepal via AAP

in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. Nepal and China signed 20 agreements on Sunday, including one on a trans-Himalayan railway, as Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day visit to the Himalayan nation. ()

Chinese President Xi Jinping, center left waves with Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari, as he bids farewell, wrapping up his two-day visit to Nepal Source: Prakash Mathema/Pool Photo via AAP/AFP

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Published 14 October 2019 11:35am

Updated 14 October 2019 2:30pm

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