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Sergio Gor, Special Envoy of the United States to South and Central Asia, paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal at the latter's office at Singha Durbar on Friday.

During the call, discussions were held on further strengthening Nepal-US relations, with an emphasis on promoting investment and trade, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed.

According to the Embassy of the USA in Kathmandu, they discussed deepening bilateral cooperation across several promising domains, with particular emphasis on expanding trade and advancing initiatives under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Likewise, Gor called on Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle at his office on Friday afternoon. The Finance Ministry informed that the discussions were focused on economic partnership and development cooperation between Nepal and the United States.

Following the meeting, Gor said in a tweet that they talked on unlocking new avenues for economic cooperation that will benefit both the nations.

"We covered a broad spectrum of shared priorities, with a strong focus on improving the business climate and expanding technology-driven employment opportunities," he said.

Gor arrived in Kathmandu on Thursday evening. He is scheduled to call on senior government officials and business leaders.