Nepal seeks G7 support for flood recovery and reconstruction
Summary
Nepal has urged G7 development ministers for long-term support to recover from recent floods and rebuild damaged infrastructure. Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said the country needs grants, concessional finance and faster access to climate adaptation and loss-and-damage funding.
Key Points
- Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal asked G7 development ministers for long-term international support for Nepal’s flood recovery and reconstruction.
- He said recent floods destroyed homes, roads, bridges, schools, health facilities and hydropower infrastructure, with recovery needs estimated at more than $5 billion.
- Nepal called for grants, concessional finance, faster climate adaptation funding and support for loss-and-damage arrangements.
- Khanal also urged greater investment in early warning systems, resilient infrastructure and disaster preparedness.
