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Nepal's Foreign Minister Khanal and US Under Secretary Hooker Discuss Bilateral Relations

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Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held a telephone conversation with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker. During the discussion, Hooker conveyed the US government's commitment to work closely with Nepal, and both officials reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation. Khanal also shared Nepal's priorities for good governance and economic growth, which Hooker appreciated and affirmed US support for.

  • The conversation between Minister Khanal and Under Secretary Hooker focused on the eight-decade-long relations between Nepal and the United States.
  • Minister Khanal expressed Nepal's gratitude for the US government's continued cooperation in the country's overall development.
  • Nepal's priorities shared included investments in infrastructure, energy, tourism, and digital technology for economic growth.
  • Under Secretary Hooker appreciated Nepal's national development priorities and affirmed US support for these efforts.

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