Foreign Ministers of Nepal and Bangladesh Discuss Disaster Relief Efforts
Summary
Nepal and Bangladesh’s foreign ministers discussed search, rescue and relief efforts after the disaster in Nepal on Wednesday. Bangladesh pledged support as the two countries agreed to maintain close coordination on assistance.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Bangladesh Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman spoke by telephone about disaster response efforts in Nepal.
- Rahman expressed Bangladesh’s solidarity and pledged to provide all kinds of assistance.
- Khanal thanked Bangladesh for its support and said Nepal would coordinate closely on aid.
- Search, rescue and relief operations are continuing in the affected areas.
