Ambassador of the United States to Nepal Dean R. Thompson paid a courtesy call on Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav at the Office of the Vice President at Lainchaur today. 

During the meeting, along with exchanging greetings, discussions were held on various aspects of Nepal-America relations, bilateral cooperation, diplomatic partnership, and future possibilities, the Vice President's secretariat said.

Vice President Yadav stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1947, Nepal and the United States have enjoyed a cordial and mutually respectful relationship.

He said, "Democracy, human rights, and freedom are our shared values, which have strengthened our relationship." 

Vice President Yadav on the occasion expressed gratitude for the development assistance provided by the American government to Nepal since 1951 and stated that America's contribution to socio-economic development and democratic consolidation is commendable.

He added that he is optimistic about the resumption of infrastructure projects being operated under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and programmes being conducted through USAID.

On that occasion, Ambassador Thompson stated that the MCC, USAID, and other development projects are positively progressing on the path of continuity. He mentioned that the Nepali community in America plays a very active and vibrant role, stating that Nepal and the United States can work together to accomplish significant tasks.