Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, held a telephone conversation with Allison Hooker, the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, on July 9, 2026. Under Secretary Hooker conveyed the US government's commitment to working closely with Nepal, and both officials reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation for mutual benefit.
Minister Khanal shared Nepal's priorities for good governance and economic growth, with a focus on investments in infrastructure, energy, tourism, and digital technology. Under Secretary Hooker acknowledged these national development priorities and affirmed US support for the processes through which Nepal pursues them.
The call follows a statement Foreign Minister Khanal made on July 1, 2026, in which he dismissed circulating rumors of a US-Nepal military pact, reiterating that Nepal maintains a non-aligned foreign policy stance.