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KATHMANDU, July 14: US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu discussed the implementation of the US grant project MCC with Foreign Minister NP Saud during a meeting held at the ministry on Friday afternoon.
During the meeting, the two leaders also discussed Nepal's graduation from least developed countries to a developing country in 2026. Bilateral relations between the two countries and the continuation and increase of the assistance received from the US to Nepal were also discussed.
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Foreign Minister Saud expressed his gratitude to Assistant Secretary Lu for the regular support received from the US and the special support received during the COVID-19 crisis.
On the occasion, Lu pledged the continued support of the United States to Nepal as its long-time development partner in fulfilling development aspirations.
During the meeting, he praised the contribution made by the Nepali community in America.
The topic of exchanging high-level visits was also discussed during the talks.
