U.S. Diplomatic Visits Signal Effort to Gauge Nepal’s Foreign Policy Direction
▸ Part of: US Officials Visit Nepal Amidst Evolving Foreign Policy Direction
High-level U.S. visits by Assistant Secretary of State Sameer Paul Kapur and Special Envoy Sergio Gor signal Washington's interest in Nepal's evolving foreign policy under its new government. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations, investment, economic reforms, and cooperation, including initiatives under the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The visits occurred amidst Nepal's efforts to define its foreign policy direction and amid recent U.S. tightening of visa policies for Nepali citizens.
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