Newly-appointed US Ambassador to Nepal Dean R. Thompson has presented his credentials to President Bidya Devi Bhandari on Friday.
Amid a function held at Sheetalniwas, the president's office, the US ambassador presented his credentials. Issuing a press release after presenting his credentials, Thompson said it was an honor to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Nepal.
"I am humbled by the opportunity and determined to serve with an unwavering commitment to the U.S. - Nepal relationship, one that is based on respect for sovereignty and common values," he said.
Stating that right now is an important moment for both the countries, the US envoy said that he was looking forward to working with all Nepalis to address the most pressing issues of the present time.
"In the coming years, the United States will continue to support Nepal in achieving its goal of sustainable and inclusive economic growth. As the climate crisis impacts the Himalayan region, we will help bolster Nepal’s climate resilience through innovative programming and partnership," he said.
The ambassador also vowed to work with civil society, free media, and government and said that the two countries will continue defending democracy and strengthening the will of the people, free from corruption, disinformation, and repression.
"In our 75th year of U.S. – Nepal diplomatic relations, I look ahead to my tenure with immense optimism that the successes of the next 75 years will surpass even the greatest achievements of our last," he said.
Ambassador Thompson came to Nepal last week to take up his diplomatic assignment. He replaced Randy Berry, who was serving as the US ambassador since October 2018. Berry was recently appointed the US ambassador to Namibia.
