US highlights more than $36 million in flood assistance to Nepal
Summary
The United States has provided more than $36 million to help Nepal respond to and recover from the August 26 floods. US Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin raised the assistance in a meeting with Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal and urged faster economic reforms, fair competition for American companies, and action on anti-trafficking legislation.
Key Points
- The United States has provided more than USD 36 million in assistance for Nepal's flood response and recovery after the August 26 floods.
- US Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin highlighted the support during a meeting with House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal in Kathmandu.
- Bouldin urged faster economic reforms to improve Nepal’s business environment and create opportunities for US companies.
- She also welcomed Aryal’s assurance that legislation to combat human trafficking would move forward.
