World News | US Secretary of State Victoria Newland to visit India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Qatar

washington [US]Jan 28 (ANI): US Undersecretary for Political Affairs Victoria Newland will pay an official visit to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Qatar from Jan 28 to Feb 3.

During his visit to India, Newland will lead the annual U.S.-India Foreign Office consultations, covering all aspects of bilateral, regional and global issues, and will also meet young technology leaders, the U.S. State Department said in an official statement.

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In Nepal, top U.S. officials will engage with the new government on the broad agenda of the U.S.-Kathmandu partnership.

The official press release added that the deputy secretary of state will commemorate the 75th anniversary of US-Sri Lanka relations when he arrives in Sri Lanka, and that the United States will continue to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize the economy, protect human rights and promote reconciliation.

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Finally, the Deputy Secretary will be in Qatar to discuss global issues as part of the US-Qatar Strategic Dialogue.

The State Department press release added: “She will also meet with her counterparts to discuss Qatar’s vital support for relocating Afghans with U.S. ties, as well as our bilateral agreement to protect U.S. interests in Afghanistan.” (Ani)

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