Kathmandu, February 13 — In a quiet meeting room at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today, the distance between the Pacific coast and the Himalayas felt a little shorter. Admiral Samuel Paparo, the Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, sat down with Nepal’s Foreign Minister, Bala Nanda Sharma, for a conversation rooted in a decades-long friendship.
While the official agenda was "bilateral relations," the tone of the meeting was one of mutual respect. The two leaders spent their time discussing not just policies, but the shared interests that keep the two nations connected—from regional stability to ongoing development cooperation.
Joining the table were Scott Urbom, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, and senior officials from both governments. Their presence underscored a simple truth: diplomatic ties aren't just about high-level handshakes; they are built by the teams of people working daily to strengthen the bond between Kathmandu and Washington.
This visit serves as a timely reminder that even in a complex global landscape, the U.S. and Nepal continue to prioritize direct, face-to-face dialogue. It wasn’t just a "courtesy call"—it was a reaffirmation of a steady and reliable partnership at the highest level.
