Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard A. Boucher (File Photo)Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard A. Boucher is scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu for a three-day visit to assess the political situation here in the aftermath of a landmark peace agreement signed between the seven-party alliance (SPA) and the Maoists.
A press release issued by the American Embassy in Kathmandu said the purpose of his visit is to discuss Nepal’s transition to democracy. During his stay until Friday, he will meet with representatives of the government, political parties, civil society and others.
A press release issued by the American Embassy in Kathmandu said the purpose of his visit is to discuss Nepal’s transition to democracy. During his stay until Friday, he will meet with representatives of the government, political parties, civil society and others.
Boucher has been traveling in the South Asian region since November 4. He has visited Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, and Bangladesh, and is currently in Bhutan, according to the Embassy.
Boucher is the most senior US official to visit Nepal since the start of summit level talks between the SPA and the Maoists. The US has welcomed peace agreement, stressing that the agreement must diminish the fear of violence, intimidation, and extortion that the people of Nepal have endured over the past 11 years.
After leaving Nepal on Friday morning, the US Assistant Secretary will return to New Delhi where he will lead the US delegation to the Regional Economic Cooperation Conference hosted by Indian Prime Minister Singh and Afghanistan President Karzai, the release said.
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