US Assistant Secretary of State Sameer Pal Kapoor Completes Visit to Nepal, Discusses Bilateral Partnership with Rastriya Swatantra Party Leader

During his visit to Nepal on April 22, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Sameer Pal Kapoor, engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening the Nepal–United States partnership. Kapoor met with the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswapa) chairman, the Foreign Minister, and the Finance Minister to deliberate on expanding bilateral relations and economic cooperation. He was also meeting with Nepal’s delegation for the US investment conference to explore opportunities for collaboration in the technology sector.

April 22, Kathmandu – The visit of Sameer Pal Kapoor, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, concluded today. The US Embassy in Nepal confirmed that during his visit Kapoor participated in high-level talks focusing on reinforcing the Nepal–United States partnership and expanding trade relations.

Kapoor, of Indian heritage, arrived in Kathmandu on April 18. He is the highest-ranking foreign diplomat to visit since the formation of the current government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. While in Nepal, he held separate meetings with Raswapa Chairman Ravi Lamichhane, Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, and Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle. The discussions emphasized strengthening bilateral ties, promoting investment, and expanding economic cooperation.

Assistant Secretary Kapoor also consulted with the Nepalese delegation participating in the ongoing US investment conference about opportunities for American investment in Nepal. Additionally, he engaged with representatives from the private sectors of both countries to explore prospects for collaboration in Nepal’s rapidly developing technology sector. During his stay, Kapoor also visited Nepal’s historic and cultural heritage sites, including Boudhanath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square. He noted ongoing American support for the preservation of these heritage sites through the “Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation.”