US Under Secretary of State Rogers in Kathmandu
Summary
US Under Secretary of State Sarah B. Rogers visited Kathmandu as part of her South and Central Asia tour, focusing on strengthening US-Nepal relations, investment, and public diplomacy initiatives including the Nepal's Ascent Summit 2026.
Key Points
- Sarah B. Rogers, US Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, visited Kathmandu as part of a regional tour including India, Nepal, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
- The visit marks the highest-level American diplomatic engagement with Nepal since the Balendra Shah government took office in March 2023.
- Discussions covered enhancing US-Nepal relations, investment, trade, technology cooperation, and implementation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Nepal Compact.
- The US Embassy is organizing Nepal's Ascent Summit 2026, highlighting adventure tourism and mountaineering, honoring US diplomat Mike Harker's recent Everest climb.
