A farewell party was held by Arniko Society of Nepal for the Nepalese students who have been provided with Chinese Government Scholarship for the year 2003-2004 on August 24, 2003 in Kathmandu.

The president of Arniko Society Anoop Ranjan Bhattarai encouraged the students to study Chinese language which has become an important international language since the opening-up policy was adopted by the Chinese government 20-odd years ago. “With the help of the Chinese government, more and more Nepalese students obtained opportunities for their higher studies, it is beneficial to development of Nepal” he added at the farewell party. First secretary Liang Bin from the Chinese Embassy congratulated the Chinese Government Scholarship holders and extended his good wishes at the program. He encouraged the students to study hard in China and return to Nepal to serve their own country after completing their study. He wished that they could also contribute to Nepal-China friendship by playing the role of bridge between the two peoples.

38 Nepalese students have been provided with Chinese Government Scholarship for the year 2003-2004. The Chinese government has been providing scholarships to Nepal since a cultural agreement was reached between the two governments in 1964. Now there are over 100 Nepalese students studying in China with the support of Chinese Government Scholarship every year. The Chinese Government Scholarship graduates have played important role in the socio-economic development process of Nepal.