Foreign Minister Khanal Seeks Expanded German Aid for Flood Recovery

Summary

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has asked Germany to expand support for resettlement, rehabilitation and reconstruction in flood-hit areas of Nepal. Germany has pledged continued financial and humanitarian assistance, with both sides stressing climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

Key Points
  • Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal urged Germany to deepen cooperation for flood recovery in Nepal.
  • He called for greater investment in climate resilience, disaster preparedness and capacity building alongside reconstruction efforts.
  • Germany said the disaster in Nepal is a global shared challenge and committed to financial and humanitarian assistance.
  • The two sides also agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between Nepal and Germany.
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