Nepal Trade Preference Program News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

The Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is due to expire in 2025, a quarter of a century after it was first enacted. AGOA provides qualifying sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the US market for most agricultural and manufactured products. Its architects and supporters point to AGOA’s noble motives and success stories; indeed, the case for access to large regional and global markets that support critical levels of transformative investment is eternal. But while AGOA remains relevant, it is grappling with overdue reforms and rapidly changing circumstances.

Foreign Minister NP Saud urges renewal and expansion of trade preferences with the United States.

KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Minister for Foreign Affairs NP Saud held a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of State Antony J Blinken at the Department of State in Washington, DC on Monday and exchanged views on matters of common interest in bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of common concern.

Washington: Meeting between Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State The Minister for Foreign Affairs Honorable Mr. N. P. Saud held a bilateral meeting with the US Secretary of State His Excellency Mr. Antony J. Blinken at the Department of State i

KATHMANDU, Oct 31: Foreign Minister NP Saud, who is currently on a week-long visit to the US, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken have held discussions about the United States providing a loan of more than Rs 16.5 billion to support the development of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nepal.