US Assistant Secretary Kapur calls on Foreign Minister Khanal, discusses trade and investment
Summary
US Assistant Secretary Samir Paul Kapur met with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to discuss strengthening trade and investment ties during his three-day visit to Kathmandu.
Key Points
- US Assistant Secretary Samir Paul Kapur met Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to discuss strengthening Nepal-US relations focusing on trade and investment.
- Kapur arrived in Nepal for a three-day visit involving meetings with political leaders, government officials, and business representatives.
- Discussions included expanding US business opportunities in Nepal's ICT sector, digital infrastructure, AI adoption, cybersecurity, and technology exchange.
- Kapur is not scheduled to meet Nepal's Prime Minister during this visit as no request was made by the US side.
