Nepal, Oct. 12 -- Kalyan Raj Sharma, the proposed ambassador to China, has stated that he will play a role in creating an environment to derive maximum tangible benefits from the northern neighbor that includes increasing access to sea ports and dry ports for Nepali traders.

During his hearing at the Parliamentary Hearings Committee held at Singhadurbar on Monday, Sharma said that if entrusted with the role of ambassador, his primary objective would be to foster an environment enabling Nepali citizens and the Government of Nepal to gain practical benefits while maintaining political trust with China.

Sharma noted that sovereign equality, mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, non-interference in internal affairs and Nepal's commitment t...