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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, met with Hon. Bala Nanda Sharma, Nepal Minister for Foreign Affairs on Feb. 13, 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal. During the visit, discussions covered disaster preparedness, humanitarian assistance, and Nepal’s significant contributions to peacekeeping operations. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies and deterring aggression. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)