WASHINGTON DC: Ambassador of Nepal to the United States of America, Sridhar Khatri inaugurated the screening of audio-visual material related to the promotion of tourism in Nepal in Washington DC on Tuesday.
The tourism publicity material was jointly developed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) for promoting tourism in Nepal.
Addressing the inauguration programme, Ambassador Khatri said the USAID has been a crucial partner for the socio-economic development of Nepal. He also said that the abundant natural heritages and cultural diversity of Nepal have always played a laudable role in the global arena. Nepal's democratic process and liberal economic policy have opened up avenues for foreign investment, he added, underlining the need for spurring investment in the areas of energy, tourism, agriculture and information technology.
At the programme, USAID's deputy assistant administrator for Asia, Anjali Kaur shared that the USAID has placed priority on agriculture, tourism and information technology for Nepal's development.
"We are pleased to collaborate with the NTB for Nepal's tourism development. USAID will continue its support to Nepal's efforts for development," she noted.
The US Television Channel, PBS, has developed audio-visual materials related to the promotion of tourism in Nepal. The materials, prepared by PBS channel programme presenter and executive producer Denis Oho, will also be screened in other areas.
Former US Ambassador to Nepal Peter Bord, NRNA Chairperson Arjun Banjade among other officials at the Embassy of Nepal based in Washington DC were also present on the occasion.
