Japan Pledges Aid for Nepal's Disaster Recovery
Summary
Japan has pledged emergency assistance and longer-term recovery support for Nepal after the recent disaster, including a $3 million grant, relief materials and expert help to identify missing persons. The commitment was discussed in New York during a meeting between the foreign ministers of Japan and Nepal on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Key Points
- Japan said its support for Nepal will extend from emergency relief into medium- and long-term recovery and self-reliance efforts.
- The package includes emergency relief materials, a $3 million grant through international organizations, expert support and DNA testing equipment to identify missing persons.
- Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi expressed condolences and praised Nepal’s rescue and relief efforts during the disaster.
- Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal thanked Japan for its solidarity and said Nepal is working to search for missing foreign nationals, including Japanese citizens.
