US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R Thompson paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the latter’s official residence in Baluwatar on Thursday.

Issues related to the implementation of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), bilateral relations between the two countries and the US support for Nepal's economic development among others were discussed in the meeting, a source said.

According to a high-level source, Ambassador Thompson also asked the Prime Minister about whether he will participate in the United Nations General Assembly.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is making preparations for PM Dahal’s China visit.

Though China had invited Nepal to take part in the Boao Forum for Asia in March-end, Prime Minister Dahal canceled the trip at the last hour.

Earlier in July, US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu also came to Nepal to discuss the implementation of the MCC.

The US has been urging the political parties of Nepal for the implementation of the MCC which was endorsed by the Parliament.

According to the MCC agreement, the US has announced to provide USD 500 to Nepal for the implementation of a 315-km double circuit 400 kV transmission line and roads upgrade.