The China-Nepal Culture Salon last week marked a perfect conclusion for the two countries' cultural cooperation in the year of 2017.

With very close historical and cultural links, the bilateral relationship of China and Nepal goes back over a thousand years.

During this interview, Leela Mani Paudyal, Nepal's ambassador to China, summarizes the highlights of the culture salon, reviews the cultural achievements made by the two countries in recent years, and shares his understanding on the similarities between Nepalese and Chinese cultures.