PM Dahal to meet Chinese president

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is scheduled to hold meeting with Chinese president Hu Jintao during his visit to China, reports Kantipur daily.

PM Dahal is leaving for Beijing, Saturday, to attend the closing ceremony of Olympics.

He will hold one-hour-long meeting with the Chinese president on Monday, the daily reports quoting sources.

He will also hold a joint meeting with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao on Sunday. He will take part in the luncheon hosted by the Chinese premier in the honor of attending heads of states and governments.

PM Dahal will lead an 11-member Nepali delegation including his wife Sita Dahal, Maoist leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara and government officials. nepalnews.com Aug 22 08