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Deputy Assistant Secretary Feigenbaum Visits Nepal
May 24, 2008
U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Evan A. Feigenbaum arrived in Kathmandu on May 24 for a three day visit. Dr. Feigenbaum plans to meet the leaders of the four largest political parties in Nepal to discuss the formation of a new interim government, the need to end political violence, and efforts to craft a new democratic constitution. Dr. Feigenbaum will also review recent U.S.-funded projects to support participatory democracy in Nepal, including the launch of a community radio station in Humla.
Dr. Feigenbaum joined the Bureau of South and Central Asian affairs in early 2006, following his service on the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Staff. He has principal responsibility for India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the Maldives as well as Regional Affairs. He was previously the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for Central Asia.
Dr. Feigenbaum, who earned his PhD. in political science from Stanford University, is making his first visit to Nepal as Deputy Assistant Secretary but conducted research in Nepal during his prior career.
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