The Embassy organized a two-day photo exhibition titled ‘Nepal-US Relations: A partnership through Chitrakar Lens’ in Washington, D.C. on 15-16 August 2024. Charge’ d’Affaires, a. i. (CDA) Kumar Raj Kharel inaugurated the exhibition on the 15th of August amidst the gathering of guests that included Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) of State Nicole Chulick, Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) of USAID Anjali
On 14th August, the Embassy hosted a talk program on ‘Life Management through Spirituality’ by renowned spiritual teacher, mentor, and guide Guru Rupesvara Gaur Das. The event brought together the Embassy family and members of the Nepali community for an evening of reflection and spiritual guidance. The evening began with a warm welcome to the Guru from Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.
The Embassy is deeply concerned about the missing Nepali national Ms. Mamta Kafle from Manassas, Virginia, since July 31, 2024. As soon as the family members of Ms. Kafle reported to the Embassy about the case, it reached out to relevant US authorities, including Manassas Park police, for an expedited search of Ms. Kafle and an investigation into the case.
The Embassy successfully conducted a mobile passport services camp in Chicago, Illinois from August 2-5, 2024. A total of 411 Nepali nationals received the Embassy’s services. The Embassy is thankful to Mr. Bala Ghimire for arranging logistical support and coordination at the local level. The Embassy expresses sincere thanks to all the members of Nepali community organizations, including ChicagoLand Nepali
The Embassy is thankful to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and International Astronomical Union (IAU) for recognizing Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, the first Nepali woman to summit Sagarmatha/Mt. Everest in 1993, by naming a crater located on the summit of a significant lunar south pole mountain after her name. On August 5, 2024, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Working Group for Planetary
On Tuesday, 30 July, CDA Kumar Raj Kharel held today a meeting with Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Brendan Lynch, at his office in Washington, D.C, and discussed preparations for the upcoming Nepal-US Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting. Other matters related to enhancing Nepal-US trade and investment engagements were also covered
On 27th July 2024, the Embassy hosted a special Nepali cultural evening in collaboration with the D.C.-based social and networking organization, Things to Do DC. Addressing the gathering, which mostly consisted of D.C. residents and other US citizens, Chargé d’Affaires Kumar Raj Kharel highlighted Nepal’s rich natural and cultural heritage, as well as the attractive investment opportunities in Nepal. The
On July 17th, CDA Kumar Raj Kharel welcomed a nine-member Nepali health ministry delegation led by the Secretary of Health, Hari Prasad Mainali. The delegation was in Washington, D.C., to participate in a USAID-supported training program on best practices in Public Finance Management (PFM) for the health sector. The training program was conducted by the International Development Institute (IDI) based
The Embassy congratulates newly appointed USAID Mission Director Katie Donohoe and wishes her a successful tenure in Nepal. CDA Kumar Raj Kharel attended the swearing-in ceremony at the USAID headquarters, where USAID Administrator Samantha Power administered the oath of office to the new Mission Director. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kharel appreciated USAID’s long-standing partnership in Nepal’s development efforts and
The Embassy successfully conducted a mobile e-passport services camp at Shree Pashupatinath Buddha Mandir in Los Angeles, California, from July 9 to July 14, 2024. A total of 785 Nepali nationals received the Embassy’s services. The Embassy is thankful to the Honorary Consul General of Nepal in San Diego, Mr. Rishi Punnakhar Dhakal, for arranging logistical support and coordination at