U.S. Assistant Secretary Blake visit Nepal

U.S. Assistant Secretary for Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Robert O. Blake arrived in Kathmandu, Nepal this morning for a two-day visit. 

During his visit, he will meet with new Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, President Ram Baran Yadav, Minister of Foreign Affairs Sujata Koirala, and opposition leader and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. 

He will also meet with political leaders, government officials and UN representatives to discuss the establishment of the new government, continuation of the peace process, and economic development.