Washington DC, April 25
Ambassador of Nepal to the United States, Shridhar Khatri, has presented his letters of credence to US President Joe Biden.
Ambassador Khatri presented his letters of credence through the US Department of State as the presentation ceremony physically has been halted due to the Covid crisis, according to the Nepali Embassy in Washington DC.
Receiving Khatri’s credentials, President Biden welcomed him to the diplomatic community of Washington, stating his government was interested in further strengthening friendly relations between the US and Nepal, according to a statement issued by the Nepali embassy.
On the occasion, Ambassador Shridhar Khatri on behalf of Nepal’s President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and the entire Nepali people conveyed messages of the successful tenure and good health of President Biden.
He also offered his gratitude to the US citizens and the government for their continuous assistance in the development of Nepal.