Foreign Minister Khanal and Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan Hold Telephone Talks
Summary
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan held telephone talks on Nepal’s flood and landslide disaster. Singapore expressed solidarity and said it is ready to provide humanitarian assistance, including a victim identification team and drone support.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal and Singaporean Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan held telephone talks about Nepal’s recent floods and landslides.
- Dr. Balakrishnan expressed condolences and praised Nepali officials for their search, rescue and relief efforts.
- Singapore said it is ready to provide humanitarian assistance, including a disaster victim identification team and drone support.
- Khanal briefed the Singaporean side on ongoing search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in affected areas such as Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
