In a surprise to the foreign ministry, Rubio calls Lamichhane
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Rabi Lamichhane to offer condolences over the Bhotekoshi floods and signal additional US support for Nepal. The call, which surprised Nepal’s foreign ministry, underscores Lamichhane’s growing role as a contact point for foreign diplomats.
Key Points
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Rabi Lamichhane to express condolences over the Bhotekoshi floods and offer further US support.
- Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was unaware of the conversation until media reports surfaced.
- The article says Lamichhane has become an important alternative contact for foreign diplomats as Prime Minister Balendra Shah remains less accessible.
- The United States has already announced $4.1 million in humanitarian assistance after the floods.
