Interaction Program with Nepali Ambassador Organized by NAO
By Rabin Man Shakya
Portland, June 29 (Nepal Oregon News): At an interaction program organized on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at the meeting hall of Cedar Mill Library, Beaverton by Nepali Association of Oregon (NAO), Nepali Ambassador to USA His Excellency Lok Darshan Regmi has emphasized that Nepal-US relations has always been cordial since the diplomatic relations were established between the two nations in 1947.
His Excellency Ambassador Regmi also informed the community gathering that the consular offices of the Nepali Embassy are being established in the states of California and Texas as well to provide swift consular and visa services.
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Nepali Embassy in Washington DC Mr Sharad Raj Aran provided important information and details on consular services and answered to the questions of Portland's Nepali community members.
Speaking on the occasion, co-founder of Nritya Mandala Mahavihara (NMM) Prajwal Vajracharya said that the Mahavihara is the only temple consecrated and established in 2009 in Portland after 350 years in the history of Newar Buddhism.
The Mahavihara has been preserving and sharing the traditions of Buddhist practice, arts and culture held by Newar Buddhists of Nepal. Very soon, the Vihara is going to be transformed into a Newar Buddhist Museum in Portland, Vajracharya informed the community gathering.
Daya Shakya, patron of World Newah Organization shed light on the historical connection between Nepal and Oregon, whereas Advisory Board Member of NAO Kush Shrestha elucidated on the Association's role in providing educational scholarships to the needy people in Nepal.
The interaction program which was conducted by former NAO president Bharat Baskota was also addressed by Mohan Gurung, past president of Nepal Seattle Society, Narayan Gurung, chair of NAO, Laxman Darlamee, Board of Director for NRNA-NCC-USA, Dr Ekraj Dahal, chair of Intel Nepali Group, Rabin Man Shakya, a Nepali journalist in Portland and Punam Glee, NAO's secretary.
Meanwhile, Daya presented his book 'Newarology Matters' to the ambassador on the occasion, and His Excellency gave away certificate and trophy to Renuka Magar for her win at the Golf Tournament organized by NAO.
Nepal's top diplomat in America also paid an official visit to Intel Corporation the same day. The visit was coordinated by Intel Nepali Group of the company. Intel Corporation is an American multinational corporation and technology company headquartered in Santa Clara, California and incorporated in Delaware. Oregon is the heart of Intel's leading-edge semiconductor for research and technology development efforts and the largest semiconductor innovation cluster in the US.
Likewise, the Ambassador was also taken to sight-seeing at International Rose Test Garden, Pittock Mansion, Vista House and Multnomah Falls as well.
The Ambassador was accompanied by his spouse Chandrakala Regmi and DCM Sharad Raj Aran. The Embassy team was in Portland for a short visit, arriving on Saturday and departing in the evening on Sunday.
Meanwhile, writing on the social media platform on June 30 on behalf of Nepali Association of Oregon, its secretary Punam Glee said:"I want to express my heart-felt thanks to all those who made an Interactive Session with Nepal's Ambassador to the United States possible."
Secretary Glee also expressed gratitude to NAO's former president Bharat Baskota for his tireless contribution in coordinating and making this event successful.
