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US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu meets Deuba and Prachanda

Kathmandu: The United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu held separate meetings with Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba and CPN (Maoist Centre) Chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on Sunday.

Deuba and Lu met at the NC President’s residence in Budhanilakantha, Kathmandu, where they discussed various bilateral issues and contemporary matters. According to Bhanu Deuba, Chief Personal Secretary to NC President Deuba, the discussions focused on enhancing Nepal-US ties. Lu, who arrived in Nepal as part of his South Asian visit, is also scheduled to meet with senior leaders and engage with civil society. The visit is seen as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in key areas such as environmental protection, women’s empowerment, cultural preservation, and sustainable development.

Lu also visited Prachanda at his residence in Khumaltar, Lalitpur, where the two leaders discussed a broad range of mutual interests. Chairperson Dahal emphasized Nepal’s longstanding relations with the US and expressed confidence that such visits would contribute to enhancing bilateral relations. Dahal briefed Lu on the ongoing conclusion of Nepal’s peace process, which is moving toward a national consensus. Lu expressed happiness over Nepal’s progress and pledged continued support from the US for Nepal’s economic development, noting that this support extends not just from the government but also from the American people.

Both meetings underscored the strong diplomatic ties between Nepal and the United States, with a focus on fostering cooperation for mutual benefit.