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Learn More								U.S. Relationship																									These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Nepal																			-  												U.S.-Nepal Relations											 
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													U.S.-Nepal Relations													The United States recognized Nepal in 1947, and the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1948. Bilateral relations are friendly, and U.S. policy objectives center on helping Nepal build a peaceful, prosperous, resilient, and democratic society. Primary U.S. objectives in Nepal include: strengthening good governance, democratic values, and security and stability; supporting inclusive, equitable economic growth and a clean, resilientThe United States recognized Nepal in 1947, and the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1948. Bilateral relations are friendly, and U.S. policy objectives center on helping Nepal build a peaceful, prosperous, resilient, and democratic society. Primary U.S. objectives in Nepal include: strengthening good governance, democratic values, and security and stability; supporting inclusive, equitable economic growth and a clean, resilient energy future; and helping Nepal become more self-reliant, independent, and resilient as it confronts global challenges.Collapse U.S.-Nepal Relations															Read more about U.S.-Nepal Relations																												U.S. Assistance to Nepal													Officials from Nepal and the United States meet regularly at the highest diplomatic levels to discuss a variety of issues including: assistance provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the largest bilateral donor in Nepal; Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) coordination and implementation; trade (including technical assistance); security and defense cooperation; and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.													Bilateral Economic Relations													The United States and Nepal have signed a trade and investment framework agreement, providing a forum for bilateral talks to enhance trade and investment, discuss specific trade issues, and promote more comprehensive trade agreements between the two countries. In 2016, Nepal became one of few countries in the world with a single-country trade preference program with the United States. PrincipalThe United States and Nepal have signed a trade and investment framework agreement, providing a forum for bilateral talks to enhance trade and investment, discuss specific trade issues, and promote more comprehensive trade agreements between the two countries. In 2016, Nepal became one of few countries in the world with a single-country trade preference program with the United States. Principal U.S. exports to Nepal include some agricultural products, aircraft parts, optical and medical instruments and machinery. In 2021, U.S. exports also included significant amounts of vaccines, face masks, and also coal. U.S. imports from Nepal include carpets, felt products, dog food, handicrafts, jewelry and various apparels. Total bilateral trade is in the range of $300 million annually, making the U.S. among the top half dozen trade partners of Nepal. With $52.4 million worth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) stock in Nepal as of July 2020 (3.1 percent of total FDI), the U.S. is among the top 10 foreign investors in Nepal. The U.S. Embassy aims to support Nepal’s economic development by providing technical assistance (TA) where possible, including through specialized USG agencies such as the USPTO and USTDA. The Embassy is also supporting the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC) increase its portfolio of investments in Nepal.Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations															Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations															Integrated Country Strategies
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COVID-19 Vaccine Deliveries
Since July, 2021 the United States has donated **13,693,940** safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine doses with the people of Nepal. This includes 12,159,090 Pfizer and 1,534,850 J&J doses. Of the 13,693,940 vaccine doses, 100% were donated in partnership with COVAX.

The United States is committed to leading an international and coordinated effort to accelerate access to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to meet global needs. The United States is working with other governments and partners including COVAX, Caricom, and the African Vaccine Acquisition Trust (AVAT) to protect communities from COVID-19 and apply lessons from this pandemic to enhance health security now and in the future.

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