Kathmandu, May 2
US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy
for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor concluded his visit to Nepal on Saturday.
The US Embassy in Kathmandu termed the
entourage 'a highly productive' one.
Earlier on Saturday morning, Gor held a
meeting with Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane.
Gor said in his X post that the two talked about strengthening the US-Nepal
Relationship.
"The new government in Nepal has an
incredible mandate for change, and their announced reforms have been very
promising. We are looking forward to working closely ahead," he said.
Likewise, he held high-level meetings with
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal, and Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle and
engaged in discussions with Nepali business leaders.
"His visit focused on deepening the
US-Nepal partnership and expanding commercial ties, including new U.S. business
opportunities in Nepal’s dynamic tech sector," the Embassy said in a
statement.
Special Envoy Gor also visited Everest Base
Camp for a briefing on American commercial drone technology and plans by Nepali
organisations leading the Everest cleanup campaign.
According to the Embassy, the new drone
technology will enable deliveries on Mount Everest in a few minutes, in
contrast to multiple day treks in the past.
“The
United States leads in innovation, and we are glad to partner with local Nepali
companies to bring cutting-edge technology to Nepal. We are hopeful that
Nepal’s new government will work to increase the fruitful partnership between
our two nations,” Gor said.
Meanwhile, 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 United States remains committed
to returning wrongfully taken religious items back to Nepal. He also visited
historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square, experiencing Nepal’s rich history and culture,"
read the statement.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 3 May 2026.
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