Kathmandu, Nepal – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's South Asia program concluded its first official commercial mission to Nepal, marking the first business delegation to the Himalayan nation. During the visit, Amb. (ret.) Atul Keshap, Senior Vice President for South Asia, and Nirmal Kajee Shrestha, Chairman of the recently accredited American Chamber of Commerce in Nepal (AmCham Nepal), called on Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" to discuss strengthening U.S.-Nepali business and investment ties. The group met with the Honorable Finance Minister of Nepal Barsha Man Pun, CEO of the Investment Board of Nepal Sushil Bhatta, and other officials to discuss the Government’s reform agenda and critical steps needed to facilitate additional investment. The group also commended the Government for its steps towards gaining the country’s first sovereign credit rating, and its efforts towards passing an electricity bill which will open transmissi