The United States on Tuesday congratulated Nepal`s newly-appointed Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" and said it will continue to stand with his government to promote issues of bilateral, regional and global importance.

The US embassy in a statement said that Nepal`s commitment to democracy is an "example to countries around the world" and America looks forward to supporting the Himalayan nation as it continues to deepen its "democratic traditions.`