China welcomes a peace agreement signed between the Nepal government and the parties concerned, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said on Wednesday.

"China welcomes the parties concernedin Nepal signing the comprehensive peace accord (CPA)," Jiang said.

She also expressed the hope that the parties would continue to promote the peace process and promote regional peace, stability and development, as well as their people's well-being.

The Nepalese government and the CPN signed the accord Tuesday declaring the end of an 11-year civil war.

Source: Xinhua