Foreign Ministry summons US envoy Moriarty James F Moriarty (File Photo) James F Moriarty (File Photo) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday summoned US Ambassador, James F Moriarty, on Tuesday for his comment against the King. According to sources, he was summoned for his sharp comment on if the king further delays returning power to people in an interview to CNN. Foreign Secretary Hira Bahadur Thapa reminded the envoy about diplomatic norms while making comments on Nepal’s King and other internal affairs. According to reports, an official at the American Centre confirmed that Moriarty was summoned by the Ministry, but refused to give further details. Moriarty received royal audience on Sunday. The US has been asking the King to find consensus with the political parties to restore peace in the country. The US dubbed the royal takeover of February 1 last year as setback to democracy and stalled military assistance to Nepal. nepalnews.com pb Apr 19 06