Antony Blinken dials Nepal’s new PM Deuba; discusses bilateral ties, COVID-19 situation and climate change
The Hindu
Antony Blinken tweeted that he spoke to Nepal PM Deuba and discussed ways to advance U.S.-Nepal ties, the fight against COVID-19 and the impact of climate change
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed with Nepal’s new Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba the advancement of bilateral partnership, including cooperation on the fight against COVID-19 and the effects of climate change. Mr. Blinken held a telephonic conversation with Mr. Deuba on July 27. They emphasised the importance of the U.S.-Nepal partnership and discussed the recent U.S. donation of 1.5 million vaccines and other COVID-19 assistance to Nepal, State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said. “The Secretary and the Prime Minister also discussed our cooperation to combat the effects of climate change,” Mr. Price said in a statement.
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