Nepal, US celebrate diamond jubilee of diplomatic relations

KATHMANDU: A team comprising Nepali and American mountaineers is set to attempt to climb Denali — the highest mountain in North America — to honour the 75 years of diplomatic relationship between Nepal and the USA. The team comprising Nepali and American mountaineers will attempt to climb the mountain in Alaska, USA, on June 2, 2022. The USA recognised Nepal as a sovereign country in 1947.  The two countries have been sharing strong ties since they established diplomatic relations in 1948. [gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="21626"] With the two great nations sharing 75 years of official relationship, the team named the expedition, 'USA-Nepal Friendship Team'. In addition, this expedition is being organised for a cause and sends an important message that hits home, be it in the USA or anywhere in the world: "Climb against Cancer". The expedition will be led by Karma Tenzing of Nepal and Mark Parella of the USA.  The expedition team is comprised of World Record Holders, National Record Holders, and many other acclaimed mountaineers. Other members of the expedition team include Mingma Sherpa, Chhang Dawa Sherpa, Karma Gyalje Sherpa, Jangbu Sherpa and Pasang Dawa Sherpa. The US Embassy in Nepal is celebrating 75 years of US-Nepal relations this year. Public Affairs Chief at the embassy, Garrett E Wilkerson, will be on hand to extend best wishes to the expedition. He underscored the embassy's strong support of this outstanding example of the strong people to people ties between the two countries. READ ALSO: 

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