Wagle seeks AIIB support for Nepal’s disaster recovery
Summary
Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle has sought AIIB support for relief and reconstruction efforts in Nepal after the recent disaster. AIIB President Zou Jiayi expressed condolences and said the bank was ready to support Nepal and its people.
Key Points
- Swarnim Wagle asked the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank for help with Nepal’s relief and reconstruction efforts after the recent disaster.
- AIIB President Zou Jiayi expressed condolences for the loss of lives and property and said the bank was ready to support Nepal.
- Wagle is leading Nepal’s delegation to the AIIB Annual Meeting in Doha on September 28-29.
- The Nepali delegation includes officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Nepali Embassy in Doha.