Nepal, Bangladesh discuss support for flood rescue and relief
Summary
Nepal and Bangladesh discussed support for search, rescue and relief efforts after Wednesday’s flooding, with Nepal thanking Bangladesh for offering assistance. The two sides said they would remain in close coordination as operations continued in affected areas.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal spoke by phone with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman about Nepal’s flood response.
- Nepal thanked the Bangladesh government for offering assistance after Wednesday’s flooding.
- The two countries said they would stay in close coordination on any support Nepal may need.
- Search, rescue and relief operations were continuing in the affected areas.
