KATHMANDU, Dec 26: The United States has congratulated newly-appointed Prime Minister and CPN (Maoist Center) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal and his coalition on their victory in Nepal's federal elections.

According to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Nepal, the US is proud to have had robust and longstanding ties with Nepal and has stated that it will continue to stand with Nepal’s government to promote issues of bilateral, regional, and global importance, such as achieving sustainable economic growth and strengthening democracy and human rights.

Similarly, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif has also congratulated PM Dahal via Twitter. He has said that he looks forward to working with Dahal to further strengthen the bilateral ties and regional cooperation between the two countries.