Kathmandu, May 27
United States Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry has begun a controversial interaction series on Twitter despite an expressed objection of the host government.
In the first part of the series, Ambassador Berry on Monday responded to a question asked by a Nepali student named Prachi. Berry has posted a 34 second video of the question answer on his Twitter.
The US offers >4000 high quality colleges & universities & Nepali students are studying in the US at record numbers, so it is no surprise I am asked about #studyintheus & student visas almost everywhere I go. Prachi asks a question many are curious about in this #GuffGaff video. pic.twitter.com/zHHLQ7KKJI
— Ambassador Randy Berry (@USAmbNepal) May 27, 2019
The envoy had made the announcement about the programme on Twitter exactly one week ago.
I really enjoy interacting with you all on social media, but I realized that I will probably never meet all 4 million of our @USEmbassyNepal social media followers…so I am beginning “राजदूतसँग गफगाफ” to hear from & answer questions from you all. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/AGUaxki9eq
— Ambassador Randy Berry (@USAmbNepal) May 20, 2019
Following the announcement, members of the public and some experts had objected to the plan arguing it was against the diplomatic etiquette. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had also expressed its concerns and summoned the envoy for a clarification.
Some media reports claimed that the government had urged Berry to cancel the plan.
