US Deputy Assistant Secretary Feigenbaum arrives

US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Dr Evan A. Feigenbaum arrived in Kathmandu on Saturday for a three day visit.

According to the US Embassy, Dr Feigenbaum "plans to meet the leaders of the four largest political parties in Nepal to discuss the formation of a new interim government, the need to end political violence, and efforts to craft a new democratic constitution".

He will also review recent US-funded projects including the launch of a community radio station in Humla district.

Feigenbaum had joined the Bureau of South and Central Asian affairs in early 2006 following his service on the Secretary of State's Policy Planning Staff. He was previously the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State responsible for Central Asia. nepalnews.com mk May 24 08