Nepal Seeks Indian Support for Flood Reconstruction
Summary
Nepal has sought India’s support for reconstruction after the Bhote Koshi flood, with Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle set to visit India for talks with top officials. India has already sent rescue assistance and relief materials and is expected to consider further aid.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle will make a three-day official visit to India beginning Thursday to discuss support for flood reconstruction in Nepal.
- He is scheduled to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and may also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Nepal is seeking major assistance from India, building on earlier grant and loan proposals for road and energy sectors and previous disaster support.
- India had already sent a technical rescue team and relief materials after the Bhote Koshi flood and is expected to announce further help.
