Vice President Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav with United States Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thompson today paid a courtesy call at the Vice President's office in Lanchaur.
Along with the exchange of greetings, various dimensions of Nepal-US relations, bilateral cooperation, diplomatic partnership and future prospects were discussed, according to the Secretariat of the Vice President.
Vice President Yadav said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947, the relations between the two countries have been harmonious and based on mutual respect.
He said, 'Democracy, human rights and freedom are our common values, which have strengthened our relationship.' He expressed his gratitude for the development assistance provided by the American government to Nepal since 1951 and said that the contribution of America in economic-social development and democratic strengthening is commendable.
Vice President Yadav expressed his belief that consular services will be provided to the Nepali diaspora from the Consulate Generals established by the Government of Nepal in San Francisco and Dallas and mentioned that Nepal is also committed to strengthening mutual cooperation in the fields of trade, technology and investment. In the context that Nepal is going to be upgraded from the category of underdeveloped country by 2026, Vice President Yadav mentioned that active and long-term cooperation of development partners like America is necessary for this achievement.
He said that he is hopeful that the infrastructure project operated under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the program being carried out through USAID will be resumed.
On that occasion, Ambassador Thompson said that MCC, USAID and other development projects are moving forward in a positive way. He mentioned that the Nepali community in America is playing a very active and lively role and said that Nepal and America can do important work by cooperating with each other.
