Prime Minister Balen Shah and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon Hold Telephone Talks

Summary

Prime Minister Balen Shah and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held telephone talks about Nepal’s flood response in BhoteKoshi, Rasuwa. Shah thanked New Zealand for a NZ$2 million humanitarian aid package and sought support for loss-and-damage financing in international forums.

Key Points
  • Balen Shah and Christopher Luxon held telephone talks today.
  • Shah briefed Luxon on search, rescue, relief, and rehabilitation efforts after the BhoteKoshi flood in Rasuwa, including efforts to find missing foreign nationals.
  • Five New Zealand citizens are among those reported missing, and Shah said their search is a high priority.
  • Shah thanked New Zealand for providing 2 million New Zealand dollars in humanitarian assistance and sought support for loss-and-damage financing in international forums.
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