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US Officials Visit Nepal Amidst Evolving Foreign Policy Direction

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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Sameer Paul Kapur and special envoy Sergio Gor visited Nepal in April to gauge the country's foreign policy direction following the formation of a new government. The visits focused on strengthening bilateral relations, investment promotion, economic reforms, good governance, and infrastructure development, exploring new areas of cooperation between the two nations.

  • The visits by U.S. officials are seen as significant in understanding Washington's interest in Nepal's new political landscape after its recent general election.
  • Both Kapur and Gor held formal meetings with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle, and Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane.
  • Kapur expressed confidence in expanding cooperation, noting that Nepal-U.S. relations have historically been strong.
  • A government policy document proposing to transform Nepal from a 'buffer state' into a 'vibrant bridge' was met with skepticism from diplomatic experts.

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