Bouldin meets Shah, offers US support for Nepal’s disaster recovery
Summary
US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin met Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Singha Durbar and offered U.S. support for Nepal’s relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts after the floods in Rasuwa. Shah highlighted the need for stronger global cooperation on climate-related disaster risks and welcomed continued U.S. investment in Nepal’s tourism sector.
Key Points
- US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at the Prime Minister’s Office in Singha Durbar.
- Shah thanked the U.S. government for its solidarity and stressed the need for global cooperation to reduce climate-related disaster risks.
- Bouldin expressed condolences over the damage caused by the floods in Rasuwa and said the U.S. was ready to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
- Shah also discussed Nepal’s tourism potential and said Nepal would continue to welcome U.S. investment.
