Kathmandu, May 3 (PTI) US President Donald Trump's special envoy for South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, concluded his “highly productive” visit to Nepal after holding a series of high-level meetings with political leaders and government officials.
Gor concluded his three-day visit to Nepal on Saturday.
"The United States leads in innovation, and we are glad to partner with local Nepali companies to bring cutting-edge technology to Nepal," said Gor, who concluded his "highly productive" visit to Nepal.
"We are hopeful that Nepal’s new government will work to increase the fruitful partnership between our two nations,” said Gor, according to a press release issued by the US Embassy, Kathmandu.
During his visit, he held high-level meetings with the chairman of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle.
He also engaged in productive discussions with Nepali business leaders during the official visit.
The visit "focused on deepening the US-Nepal partnership and expanding commercial ties, including new US business opportunities in Nepal’s dynamic technology sector."
Gor also visited Everest Base Camp for a briefing on American commercial drone technology and plans by Nepali organisations leading the Everest cleanup campaign, stated the press release.
"The new drone technology will enable deliveries on Mount Everest in a few minutes, in contrast to multiple-day treks in the past," according to the press release
In addition, Special Envoy Gor attended a ceremony marking the return of the statue of the Akshobhya Buddha from the United States at Nhu: Chhen Baha in Kathmandu.
The US remains committed to returning wrongfully taken religious items back to Nepal, added the press release.
He also visited historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square, experiencing Nepal’s rich history and culture.