Kathmandu, April 16 -- US Ambassador to Nepal Randy Berry may have been in the country only for six months, but it's been a busy time for the US diplomat. From holding high-level discussions and debates over the relationship between the two countries-particularly during the month-long controversy surrounding Pushpa Kamal Dahal's statement on Venezuela-to actively engaging with Nepalis on social media to promote US initiatives in Nepal, Berry has smoothly transitioned into his new role. The ease with which he's taken to his new responsibilities can be attributed to his experience-he is known as a seasoned "Nepal hand" within the United States State Department, given his role as deputy chief of mission in Kathmandu from 2007 to 2009.

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