A delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal) has concluded a high-level visit to Washington, D.C., engaging with key US agencies, business leaders, and policymakers to strengthen commercial ties between Nepal and the United States.

Led by Ajit Bikram Shah, founding chair of AmCham Nepal, the delegation included Samrath Mogha, CEO of Mogha Energy, and Amir Raj Thapa, General Manager of AmCham Nepal. They held discussions with officials from the US Department of State, the National Security Council, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), the US Chamber of Commerce, and the World Bank Group, among others.

At the US Department of State, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Alla Kamins emphasised economic mobility and mutual prosperity. Chris Ashe, acting director at the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, expressed commitment to removing trade barriers and expanding business opportunities.

Yugraj Pandey, economic counsellor at the Nepali Embassy in Washington, thanked the US government and underscored the need for large-scale upskilling and certification programmes for Nepalese youth.

Naomi Wiegler, acting deputy director, assured US support in fostering investment opportunities and promoting American businesses in Nepal. Ajit Bikram Shah highlighted Nepal’s ICT potential, noting that skilled Nepalese IT professionals could offer competitive services to US firms.

Samrath Mogha, an American hydropower developer, called for tax reforms to attract US investment, while Amir Raj Thapa outlined AmCham Nepal’s role in fostering American business values, job creation, and technology transfer.

The delegation also met with officials from the National Security Council, USTDA, the World Bank Group, and the US Treasury Department. Discussions included Nepal’s economic prospects and the importance of the MCC Compact, with its $500 million US grant and $130 million Nepalese contribution, in supporting business growth and bilateral ties.