AmCham Nepal Strengthens Economic Diplomacy Engagement with Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kathmandu, The American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) held a productive meeting with the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs to reaffirm its commitment to supporting Nepal’s economic transformation through enhanced Nepal-U.S. commercial engagement.

During the meeting,  AmCham Nepal positioned itself as a strategic partner to the Government of Nepal, emphasizing the role of American businesses in driving investment, innovation, and sustainable economic growth. The discussion focused on strengthening economic diplomacy and fostering a more conducive environment for bilateral trade and investment.

The Honorable Minister encouraged AmCham Nepal to develop a comprehensive framework outlining key challenges, opportunities, and actionable milestones to advance Nepal’s U.S. economic cooperation. He also expressed interest in a follow-up engagement after his upcoming visit to the United States, where deeper collaboration and strategic alignment can be explored. Job creation emerged as a central theme, with emphasis on the private sector’s role in contributing to Nepal’s national target of large-scale employment generation. AmCham Nepal reiterated its commitment to facilitating investment and supporting initiatives that generate meaningful economic impact. AmCham Nepal also formally requested representation in relevant economic and policy platforms to ensure structured private sector participation in matters related to Nepal-U.S. bilateral interests. The Ministry highlighted its commitment to promoting “Brand Nepal” globally, positioning the country as an emerging destination for investment and innovation, an effort AmCham Nepal stands ready to support through its international network. The importance of a predictable policy environment, timely decision-making, and a level playing field for American companies operating in Nepal was underscored as critical to enhancing investor confidence and attracting foreign direct investment.

Both sides expressed optimism for a constructive and forward-looking partnership that aligned with the Government’s reform agenda and ongoing efforts to strengthen Nepal’s economic outlook. Participants included Chairperson Kailash Bijayananda, Immediate Past President Nirmal Kajee Shrestha, Founding Chair Ajit Bikram Shah, Treasurer Sneh Rajbhandari, Manish Thapa, Sachin Karanjit, and Executive Director Amir R. Thapa.

About AmCham Nepal
AmCham Nepal is an independent, non-profit business association dedicated to promoting trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Nepal and the United States.
It serves as a platform for American and Nepali businesses to engage in policy advocacy, networking, and knowledge exchange.