Kathmandu: US Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Megan Bouldin met with Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal today to discuss bilateral relations, disaster response, infrastructure development and cooperation between Nepal and the United States.
During the meeting, Bouldin highlighted the ongoing delivery of more than US$36 million in American assistance to support Nepal’s flood response and recovery efforts, reaffirming the United States’ role as Nepal’s leading donor in the disaster response.
She also emphasized the contribution of the US$550 million Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, which supports the development of Nepal’s electricity transmission network and road infrastructure, while helping accelerate post-disaster recovery.
Furthermore, Bouldin highlighted US support in drafting human trafficking legislation in line with international standards and urged the swift passage of the proposed legislation. She also stressed the importance of implementing key recommendations to reduce the risk of human trafficking in the aftermath of the disaster.
The meeting reaffirmed the continued cooperation between Nepal and the United States on bilateral priorities, humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery.
