Embassy of the United States, Kathmandu
| Embassy of the United States, Kathmandu | |
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| Location | Nepal Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Address | Maharajgunj Rd, Kathmandu 44606, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°44′17″N 85°20′10″E / 27.73806°N 85.33611°ECoordinates: 27°44′17″N 85°20′10″E / 27.73806°N 85.33611°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Website | https://np.usembassy.gov |
The embassy of the United States in Kathmandu is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Nepal. Nepal's geopolitical significance has been heightened in the context of the U.S. Pivot to Asia strategy, particularly following China's revision of the Nine-dash line map in 2023.[1]
History[edit]
Diplomatic relations between the United States and Nepal were established on February 16, 1948, shortly after the United States formally recognized the Kingdom of Nepal on April 21, 1947. The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu was officially established on August 6, 1959, with L. Douglas Heck as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.[2]
The United States has provided economic aid to Nepal since 1951. This support has promoted economic development in the face of significant political changes such as the abolition of the monarchy, the Nepalese democracy movement, and the conclusion of the 10-year Nepalese Civil War in 2006.[2][3]
The United States played a pivotal role following the devastating earthquake in 2015,[4] pledging approximately $130 million for reconstruction efforts.[5] In 2021, the embassy spoke out against the rise in Asian hate due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
See also[edit]
- Embassy of Nepal, Washington, D.C.
- List of ambassadors of the United States to Nepal
- Nepal–United States relations
References[edit]
- ↑ "Why China's new map has stirred regional tensions". October 17, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Nepal". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ↑ "U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ↑ "Nepal Earthquake Strands Americans at Airport, US Embassy". abcnews.go.com. ABC News. April 27, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Policy History". np.usembassy.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ↑ "US Embassy "saddened" over violence against Asian Americans". March 18, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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