Prime Minister Balendra Shah, Australia’s Anthony Albanese discuss flood response
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese discussed Nepal’s flood response, missing Australians and ongoing rescue and relief efforts after the August 26 disaster in Rasuwa district. Nepal thanked Australia for drone operators, supplies and financial assistance as both sides pledged continued coordination on search and reconstruction.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a phone call with Australia’s Anthony Albanese on Friday morning to discuss the flood response and the search for missing Australians.
- Shah thanked Australia for solidarity after the August 26 flood in the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa district, which caused deaths and major damage.
- Australia has provided specialist drone operators, relief supplies and financial assistance for rescue and relief efforts.
- Nepal and Australia said they would continue coordinating on search, rescue, relief and reconstruction efforts.
