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U.S Secretary of State John Kerry hopes to visit Nepal by end of 2016

Xinhua, April 26, 2016 Adjust font size:

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed hope that he could visit Nepal by the end of 2016.

During a meeting with Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Kamal Thapa at the U.S. State Department on Monday, Kerry said that he is willing to visit Nepal as soon as possible and expressed his hope that the visit could take place by the end of this year, according to a press release issued by the Embassy of Nepal in Washington D.C.

On the occasion, Nepalese Deputy Prime Minister Thapa, who is also the in-charge of foreign affairs, briefed Kerry about the current political situation in his country, constitution promulgation and its amendment in detail as well as reconstruction and rehabilitation works undertaken by the government of Nepal in the aftermath of the April 25, 2015 devastating earthquake that caused huge loss of life and properties including the cultural heritage in Kathmandu Valley.

The Nepalese minister also appreciated the U.S. government for the continual financial and economic cooperation to Nepal and hoped to enhance the level of support and cooperation in the future.

Underscoring the importance of exchange of high-level visits between the two countries in further strengthening bilateral relations, Minister Thapa invited Kerry to visit Nepal at the earliest convenient time.

While welcoming Thapa, Secretary of State John Kerry congratulated the government of Nepal on the tremendous job of the promulgation of the constitution, including its amendment that incorporates the expectation and inspiration of the people.

While assuring of all sorts of moral, political and financial support for the peace, stability and economic development of Nepal, Kerry appreciated Nepal's role in the maintenance of international peace and security through its contribution of peacekeepers.

Thapa is currently visiting the United States. Endit