PM Shah, Australian counterpart hold telephonic conversation
Summary
Prime Minister Balendra Shah spoke by phone with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about the devastating flood in Rasuwa and Nepal’s ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Shah thanked Australia for its solidarity, drone operators, relief supplies and financial aid, while Albanese expressed concern over the disaster.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah held a telephone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning.
- Shah thanked Australia for its solidarity and assistance after the massive flood in the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa on August 26.
- Australia sent drone operators, relief supplies and financial aid to support rescue and relief operations in Nepal.
- Shah said search operations for missing Australian citizens in Nepal are being intensified and that both countries will continue coordinating on relief and rehabilitation.
