DHARAMSHALA: US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Ms. Sarah Sewall, is scheduled to visit Tibetan communities in Nepal and India during her visit to the two countries from 9 – 16 November 2014, according to a press release from the US State Department.

“As the United States Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, Under Secretary Sewall will also travel to Dharamsala, India to discuss Tibetan refugee issues. She will announce a new award of $3.2 million for a Tibetan Health System Strengthening Project to universalize access to quality health services, and especially to end preventable child and maternal deaths and create tuberculosis free communities, for Tibetan refugee communities in India and Nepal,” the press release said.

Ms. Sarah Sewall is also scheduled to visit the Tibetan settlements in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

While in Nepal, Under Secretary Sewall will meet with the Prime Minister, the Foreign Minister, and other senior government officials to discuss bilateral coordination on key issues, including Nepal’s progress toward adopting a constitution and completing its democratic transition.