Minister Pun and Chinese Ambassador visit NAST
Summary
Minister Mahabir Pun and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming visited NAST in Khumaltar to inspect DNA and forensic identification work for victims and missing people from the Rasuwa flood. China said it will continue supporting Nepal’s post-disaster rescue and identification efforts.
Key Points
- Minister Mahabir Pun and Chinese Ambassador Zhang Maoming visited the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology in Khumaltar to observe DNA and forensic identification work.
- The experts are helping identify people who died or went missing in the Rasuwa flood through DNA testing.
- Pun urged faster and more effective DNA and forensic testing and noted limits in sample transport and lab capacity.
- Ambassador Zhang said China will continue to support Nepal’s post-disaster rescue, relief, and identification work.
