AmCham Nepal’s SelectUSA 2026 delegation had the distinct honor of meeting with Christopher Landau, Deputy Secretary of State.

A distinguished diplomat and former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Mr. Landau shared a forward-looking perspective on strengthening Nepal–U.S. economic ties. He emphasized that while political leadership evolves, it is consistent policy frameworks and sustained economic diplomacy that drive long-term prosperity. His heartfelt remark—“Nepal is in my heart, and I would love to visit someday”—reflected the depth of this growing relationship.

The delegation, led by AmCham Nepal Executive Director Amir Raj Thapa , extended a formal invitation to Nepal and highlighted AmCham Nepal’s expanding footprint—now representing 66 American-affiliated companies across 14 sectors. We remain sincerely grateful to the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Commerce for their continued partnership in enabling Nepal’s historic participation at SelectUSA.

In a special opening session, Hon.William Kimmitt Under Secretary of Commerce delivered keynote remarks welcoming global delegates and underscoring the United States as a premier destination for foreign direct investment—anchored in a strong policy environment, innovation, and market opportunity.

Nepal stands ready to deepen commercial engagement through policy stability, private sector leadership, and an enabling environment for enterprise. Platforms like SelectUSA reinforce the importance of building trusted partnerships and unlocking new avenues for investment and collaboration.

U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of Commerce SelectUSA  U.S. Chamber of Commerce AmCham Nepal  

Proudly representing Nepal: Sitesh Bhattarai  (SwiftFin), Abhaya Poudel(Bizserve), Sabin Thapa  (GreenTik), Anish Shrestha(Events Mo), and Dinesh Silwal (Codavatar).

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