KATHMANDU: Dean R. Thompson, the United States Ambassador to Nepal, paid a courtesy visit to Nepal’s newly appointed interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office at Singha Durbar, the meeting, held on Thursday, included discussions on various issues of mutual interest between Nepal and the United States.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Karki expressed her gratitude for the support the United States has extended to Nepal over the years and conveyed her confidence that this assistance would continue in the days ahead.

On the occasion, Ambassador Thompson congratulated the newly appointed Prime Minister Karki on behalf of the U.S. government and reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to continue supporting Nepal as a priority, as in the past.