Embassy of Nepal in Washington stated in a press statement that that was the first ever caucus- a discussion group- formed on Nepal in the US Congress. Embassy of Nepal was instrumental in mobilizing highest level American politicians to establish the Caucus in the United States Congress.
The Nepalese Embassy had also held interactions and consultations with the prominent members of the Nepalese community, academia, students, heads of various Nepalese community organizations, media representatives, and other stakeholders based in the United States and sought their views and suggestions for building the caucus.
The Congressional caucus is a group of congress members who share common interests and goals on Nepal.
"The members of the caucus are supposed to meet as and when necessary to discuss issues of interest and to direct actions which will help strengthen the relations between USA and Nepal," the embassy said.
The embassy further said the caucus could provide an extraordinary opportunity in building a new platform in promoting and strengthening relations between the US-the world’s oldest democracy and Nepal.
The Congress of the United States plays a crucial role in the implementation of foreign policy and allocation of aid.
United States is the second top export destination of Nepal. The country also occupies the second position in foreign direct investments and total tourists arrivals in Nepal.
"The Congressional Nepal Caucus is expected to be helpful in fortifying Nepal’s new democracy and improving peace and sustainable development in the country, strengthening socio-economic and political relations between the two countries" said the release.
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