PM Shah, New Zealand counterpart Luxon discuss flood response

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke by phone about Nepal’s flood response, missing people and ongoing search-and-rescue efforts. Shah thanked New Zealand for NZ$2 million in humanitarian assistance and sought support in international forums on climate-related loss and damage.

Key Points
  • Balendra Shah and Christopher Luxon held a telephone conversation on Friday about Nepal’s flood response.
  • Shah said search, rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts had been intensified after the Bhotekoshi river floods.
  • Nepal thanked New Zealand for NZ$2 million in humanitarian assistance and sought support on climate-related loss and damage.
  • Luxon expressed condolences and solidarity over the devastating floods in Nepal.
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