United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Richard Boucher, is arriving Kathmandu on May 2 to access the recent developments in Nepal.

Reports quoted a spokesperson for the US Embassy as saying that Boucher, who will meet key political leaders and civil society representatives, would leave Nepal on May 3.

This is the first Nepal visit of Boucher after his appointment as Assistant Secretary of the State.

Report quoted him as saying that the US would consider renewing military aid to Nepal, but the assistance would depend on the army’s support of the political process here.

The US along with India and UK had stalled military assistance to Nepal following the February 1 royal takeover of the last year.

The US embassy spokesperson however did not comment on the resumption of military assistance.

This would be the first visit of a senior foreign official following the political change in the country. nepalnews.com pb Apr 27 06