EU provides 67 Tonnes of Disaster Relief Supplies
Summary
The EU handed over 67 tonnes of disaster relief materials to Nepal, with Germany contributing 61 tonnes and Luxembourg 6 tonnes through the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism. More flights carrying relief supplies are expected to arrive soon in response to requests from the Government of Nepal.
Key Points
- EU Ambassador-Designate Charles Whiteley and German Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Benjamin Seidel handed over 67 tonnes of disaster relief materials to Minister Mahabir Pun.
- Germany provided 61 tonnes and Luxembourg provided 6 tonnes of essential supplies through the EU’s Civil Protection Mechanism.
- The relief supplies were sent in response to requests from the Government of Nepal.
- More flights carrying relief materials are expected to arrive soon.
