In a surprise to the foreign ministry, Rubio calls Lamichhane

The US Secretary of State’s call to the RSP chair comes as foreign diplomats seek alternative channels of engagement with Nepal.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Rabi Lamichhane, president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, on Monday to express condolences over the loss of life in the Bhotekoshi floods and solidarity with the people and government of Nepal.