Kathmandu set to host senior-most US official since the formation of Shah government
Summary
Sarah B Rogers, US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, is visiting Kathmandu from May 30 for three days, marking the highest-ranking US official visit since the formation of the Shah government. Her visit coincides with a ceremony honoring a US diplomat who recently summited Mount Everest.
Key Points
- Sarah B Rogers is the highest-ranking US diplomat to visit Kathmandu since the Shah administration took office.
- She oversees public diplomacy and public affairs for US missions worldwide and will attend a ceremony honoring a US diplomat's successful Mount Everest summit.
- Previous high-ranking US officials, Samir Paul Kapur and Sergio Gor, visited Kathmandu in April but did not meet Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- The visit highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen US-Nepal bilateral relations, investment climate, and diplomatic ties.
