Australia’s Ambassador Meets PM Shah, Thanks Australia for $11 Million Aid
Summary
Australia has announced AUD 11 million in humanitarian assistance for Nepal as Ambassador Simon Ernst met Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Singha Durbar. The two sides discussed disaster relief, reconstruction in flood-affected areas and broader cooperation on climate change and development.
Key Points
- Australian Ambassador Simon Ernst paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Balendra Shah at Singha Durbar.
- Shah thanked the Australian government for AUD 11 million in humanitarian assistance and support during floods and other disasters.
- The meeting focused on relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and reducing future disaster risks.
- The two sides also discussed climate change, human resource development and Nepal-Australia relations.
