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
Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance Hon. Bishnu Prasad Paudel held a meeting on October 23, 2024 with Vice President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Yingmin Yang. The discussion was focused on the review of existing portfolios and further areas of collaboration. DPM appreciated ADB for their continuous support towards Nepal’s development agenda, as well as ADB’s
On October 23rd, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance Hon. Bishnu Prasad Paudel had a meeting with Vice President (VP) of the World Bank Martin Raiser in Washington, D. C. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the Bank’s continued support for Nepal’s development endeavors in the priority sectors such as agriculture, energy, and irrigation, among others. He
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.
Attention of the Embassy has been drawn to the recent media reports citing death of a Nepali national in a shooting incident that occurred near Guatemala-Mexico border on October 2, 2024. Following these reports, the Embassy inquired with the relevant agencies of the Mexican government about the situation of Nepali nationals affected by the incident. The Embassy has been notified
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Nepal and the Department of State of the United States of America on the establishment of a Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on September 30, 2024 at the Department of State. The agreement was signed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba from Nepali
On September 30, 2024, Honorable Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba was called on by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Alice Albright at the Embassy. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on timely completion of the transmission lines and highways projects being implemented in Nepal under MCC Compact.
Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba was called on today by Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya at the Embassy. The two sides discussed matters of mutual interests, including strengthening of democracy, as well as promotion and protection of human rights. Foreign Minister Rana arrived in Washington, D.C. yesterday after attending 79th session of the United Nations
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.