Kathmandu, April 23 -- US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Samir Paul Kapur, highlighted the difficulties faced by Tibetan refugees in Nepal during his visit to Kathmandu from April 20 to 22, calling on the Nepali government to enhance support mechanisms amid continuing humanitarian concerns, as reported by Phayul.

During his three-day visit, the senior US official met with members of the Tibetan community in Kathmandu. Representatives of the refugee population pointed out ongoing issues such as obstacles in running businesses, difficulties in opening bank accounts, limited access to nursing education, and restrictions in participating in wider economic activities.

In his meeting with Foreign Minister Sh...