Kathmandu, April 21 -- Samir Paul Kapur, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, paid a call on Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal at Singha Durbar on Tuesday, where both sides discussed ways to strengthen Nepal-US relations, with a particular focus on trade and investment.

"During the call, discussions were held on further strengthening Nepal-US bilateral relations, including enhanced focus on trade and investment," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X.

Kapur arrived in Nepal on Monday for a three-day visit and has since begun a series of meetings with political leaders, government officials and business representatives. He also visited the US Embassy in Kathmandu soon after his arrival and was ...