{"id":6330,"date":"2026-04-20T15:46:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6330"},"modified":"2026-04-23T05:22:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:37:52","slug":"us-senior-diplomat-s-paul-kapur-arrives-in-kathmandu-for-high-level-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesasian.com\/?p=6330","title":{"rendered":"US Senior Diplomat S. Paul Kapur Arrives in Kathmandu for High-Level Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><strong>By Raju Lama\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Kathm<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">andu &#8211; S. Paul Kapur, a senior official from the United States Department of State, arrived in Kathmandu on Monday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and Nepal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Kapur, who serves as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, is expected to hold a series of high-level meetings with government leaders, policymakers, and representatives from the business community during his stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">\u201cThis visit reflects the United States\u2019 continued commitment to deepening its partnership with Nepal and supporting its democratic and economic development,\u201d a U.S. Embassy spokesperson said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Officials in Kathmandu noted that the visit comes at a crucial time, as Nepal\u2019s new government seeks to expand international cooperation and attract foreign investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">A senior official from Nepal\u2019s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, \u201cWe welcome this important engagement with the United States. Discussions will focus on economic collaboration, regional stability, and enhancing people-to-people ties.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Diplomatic observers say the visit also underscores Nepal\u2019s growing strategic significance in South Asia, particularly amid increasing global interest in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Kapur is scheduled to meet key cabinet members, including the foreign and finance ministers, before concluding his visit later this week.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--\/data\/user\/0\/com.samsung.android.app.notes\/files\/clipdata\/clipdata_bodytext_260420_055905_768.sdocx--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Raju Lama\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Kathmandu &#8211; S. 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