PM Shah, New Zealand counterpart hold telephone conversation

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a telephone conversation on Nepal’s ongoing search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts after the Bhotekoshi flood. Shah thanked New Zealand for about NZD 2 million in humanitarian aid and sought support for climate-induced loss and damage in international forums.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Christopher Luxon discussed Nepal’s response to the Bhotekoshi flood in a telephone call on Thursday.
  • Nepal has intensified search and rescue operations, with missing foreign nationals, including New Zealand citizens, given high priority.
  • Shah thanked New Zealand for humanitarian assistance of around NZD 2 million.
  • Shah urged New Zealand to help secure international financial assistance for climate-induced loss and damage.
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