KATHMANDU: US Ambassador to Nepal Alaina B Teplitz, has called on Prime Minister and Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba on Thursday.

During the meeting held at PM's office Singha Durbar, PM Deuba expressed gratitude to the US government for its assistance in various sectors in Nepal. He hoped that such assistance would be continued and increased in the days ahead.

On the occasion, Ambassador Teplitz congratulated PM Deuba and expressed best wishes for his successful tenure, informed PM's aide, Bhanu Deuba.

Teplitz also expressed confidence that the relations between Nepal and the US would grow in the days ahead.