Kathmandu: Ambassador of the United States of America to Nepal, Dean R. Thompson, paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav at the Office of the Vice President in Lainchaur today. The meeting focused on strengthening Nepal-America relations, exploring bilateral cooperation, and discussing future diplomatic partnerships.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Vice President’s secretariat reported that the discussions included exchanging greetings and deliberating on the historical ties between the two nations. Vice President Yadav highlighted the cordial and mutually respectful relationship that Nepal and the United States have enjoyed since establishing diplomatic relations in 1947. He emphasized shared values such as democracy, human rights, and freedom as the foundations of this enduring partnership.
Vice President Yadav expressed appreciation for the development assistance provided by the American government to Nepal since 1951. He praised America’s contribution to Nepal’s socio-economic development and democratic consolidation. Additionally, he expressed optimism about the resumption of infrastructure projects under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and initiatives conducted through USAID.
Ambassador Thompson affirmed the positive progression of MCC, USAID, and other development projects. He acknowledged the active and vibrant role of the Nepali community in America and emphasized that Nepal and the United States can collaborate to achieve significant tasks in the future.