Nepal, EU pledge deeper cooperation on Bhotekoshi recovery
Summary
Nepal and the European Union have pledged deeper cooperation on recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction in areas affected by the August 26 Bhotekoshi flood. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal met European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera in New York during the 81st UN General Assembly session.
- The meeting focused on the Nepal-European Union partnership and Ribera’s message of sympathy and solidarity after the Bhotekoshi flood.
- Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction in flood-affected areas.
