Dhaka, Sept. 19 -- The United States has said the people of Nepal deserve a "hopeful future" focused on advancing economic growth, strengthening regional security, and promoting prosperity for all.

"We extend our congratulations to the people of Nepal on this day and look forward to continuing close cooperation with Nepal in promoting stability in South Asia and contributing to a safer and more secure world," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a press statement marking Nepal's Constitution Day.

On behalf of the government of the United States of America, he congratulated the people of Nepal as they celebrate Nepal's Constitution Day on September 19.

Rubio said the United States supports the Nepali people's aspirations for a transpare...