Acting US Ambassador Megan Boldin pays courtesy call on PM Shah
Summary
Acting US Ambassador Megan Boldin paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balen Shah in Singha Durbar, where the two sides discussed disaster response, climate-related risks and tourism investment. The US government expressed solidarity with Nepal after the Rasuwa flood and said it is ready to support relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
Key Points
- Acting US Ambassador to Nepal Megan Boldin met Prime Minister Balen Shah at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers in Singha Durbar.
- Shah thanked the US government for its support to Nepal during the recent disaster and said climate change is worsening disaster risks.
- The prime minister highlighted Nepal's tourism potential and welcomed US investment.
- Boldin expressed sorrow over the Rasuwa flood deaths and said the US is ready to help with relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction.
