Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Finance Minister Honorable Bishnu Prasad Paudel participated in the High-level Ministerial Meeting on Biodiversity and Nature Finance hosted by the World Bank and the Government of Colombia today in Washington, DC. Speaking in the meeting, the DPM highlighted severe challenges faced by Nepal due to climate change that has adversely impacted Nepal’s biodiversity and nature

Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance Hon. Bishnu Prasad Paudel held a meeting on October 23, 2024 with Vice President (VP) of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Mr. Ricardo Puliti. VP Puliti highlighted the engagements of IFC in Nepal, and updated the DPM on the status of projects in the pipeline. DPM Paudel appreciated the IFC’s role in

On October 23, 2024, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance Hon. Bishnu Prasad Paudel met with Executive Director (ED) of World Bank Dr. Wempi Saputra at the World Bank Headquarters. DPM Paudel congratulated ED Saputra for being reelected and wished for his successful tenure. ED Saputra assured the Minister of the Bank’s increased engagement in Nepal’s development endeavours

The Embassy congratulates Ms. Urmila Chaudhary for winning the Secretary of State Global Anti-Racial Award and appreciates her works in the field of empowering the women, particularly, her dedication towards uplifting the situation of girl children who have been the victim of domestic servitude in Nepal. The Embassy also thanks and appreciates the US Government for recognizing the important works of Ms.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honorable Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba, met with H.E. John Bass, Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the US Department of State, on the sidelines of the UNGA. While taking stock of existing relations, the two sides also discussed ways to expand further and strengthen the partnership between the two countries.

Prime Minister Oli had fruitful discussions with the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Deputy CEO, Ms. Nisha Biswal, on the sidelines of the UNGA. They discussed the possibilities of further expanding DFC investment in Nepal, particularly in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and tourism. Hon. Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba was also present at the meeting.

On September 23, 2024, the Prime Minister of Nepal, Rt. Hon. K P Sharma Oli delivered a keynote address titled “Nepal’s Journey to Democracy and Economic Prosperity” at Columbia University in New York. In his remarks, Prime Minister Oli emphasized that the national vision of ‘Prosperous Nepal, Happy Nepali’ aims to eliminate poverty and secure the right of all citizens

Rt. Hon. K P Sharma Oli, Prime Minister of Nepal, was called on by the USAID Administrator, H.E. Samantha Power, on the sidelines of the UNGA. During the meeting, Prime Minister Oli thanked the USAID for its continuous support of Nepal’s development efforts. They also discussed prospective areas of future cooperation.