US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma's Strategic Visit to Nepal

US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma met with Nepal's Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba to discuss bilateral relations, development cooperation, and mutual interests. Verma's visit marks a significant engagement between the two nations, focusing on economic development, women's empowerment, and energy ties.

US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma met with Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and Foreign Minister Dr Arzu Rana Deuba on Friday to discuss various aspects of bilateral ties. This includes development cooperation and mutual interests in different sectors.

Verma, an Indian-American diplomat, is the highest-ranking official from the Biden administration to visit Nepal since the government change. Discussions concentrated on strengthening bilateral relations and mutual interests.

Prime Minister Oli expressed gratitude for the US government's unwavering support in Nepal's social and economic development. Verma recounted the 77-year-long relationship between the two nations and praised Nepal on nearing the completion of its transitional justice process. During his one-day visit, Verma interacted with senior officials and business leaders to discuss shared priorities in economic development, women's empowerment, energy, and fostering people-to-people ties.