KATHMANDU, Sept 16: President of the United States Donald J Trump has congratulated President Bidyadevi Bhandari on the occasion of Constitution Day on September 19.
“This is a great day for your country, and the people of the United States welcome this celebration of your democracy,” reads the message sent to President Bhandari by the US President on Saturday. “Since you last recognized this important day, Nepal has achieved important progress.”
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Trump's message said Nepal had accelerated earthquake reconstruction and begun to revive the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of Nepali citizens.
The US President has appreciated improvements made in the economic sector and applauded the success in holding local elections.
“Your economy has improved remarkably and is poised for future growth,” noted the US President. “Most importantly, you have held the first local elections in 20 years - a significant milestone for your democratic government.”
He thanked President Bhandari “for her commitment to our shared principles and reiterate our support for Nepal's continuing progress toward peace and prosperity.”
Trump expressed his best wishes to Bhandari, her family and the entire Nepali people on the important day.
