Foreign Minister Khanal holds talks with Korean counterpart Cho Hyun
Summary
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal held talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun in Kathmandu on disaster response, reconstruction support and climate change cooperation. Korea pledged continued assistance for flood-affected areas and Nepal’s post-disaster rebuilding efforts.
Key Points
- Shisir Khanal met South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singha Durbar.
- They discussed search, rescue and relief operations after the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River, including the missing nationals of the Republic of Korea.
- Khanal thanked the South Korean government for sending rapid response and disaster relief teams and for providing humanitarian aid.
- Both sides agreed to deepen bilateral ties and to work together on climate change advocacy and financial support for Nepal in global forums.
