US assistant secretary Kapur arrives in Nepal
Summary
US Assistant Secretary of State Samir Paul Kapur arrived in Nepal for a three-day visit to strengthen US-Nepal ties, meeting key government officials and business leaders.
Key Points
- Samir Paul Kapur, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, arrived in Nepal for a three-day visit.
- Kapur is the highest-ranking US diplomat to visit Kathmandu since Balendra Shah became mayor in March.
- He is scheduled to meet Nepali government officials including Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal.
- Kapur emphasized US priorities in the region, including preventing dominance by any single power in South Asia and expanding trade and defense cooperation.
