Daijiworld Media Network - Kathmandu
Kathmandu, Sep 19: India on Saturday handed over 11 tonnes of relief material to Nepal as the ninth Indian Air Force (IAF) flight carrying supplies reached Kathmandu, continuing New Delhi’s support for the Himalayan nation’s recovery from the devastating flash floods of August 26.
“India's support to Nepal's recovery efforts continues: The 9th Indian Air Force (IAF) flight with 11 tonnes of material, including tents, medicines, sleeping bags and forensic supplies, arrived in Kathmandu and were handed over to the Government of Nepal,” Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said on X.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also reiterated India's commitment to supporting Nepal's recovery.
“India’s relief assistance has reached Nepal. An additional 11 tonnes of essential supplies, including medicines, forensic supplies, tents, hygiene kits and sleeping bags, have been handed over to the Nepali side. India remains committed to supporting Nepal’s recovery,” the MEA said on X.
On Friday, Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle thanked the Indian government for its support in rescue and relief operations following the recent flash flood in Rasuwa, the Embassy of Nepal in India said.
“Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Finance Minister of Nepal, met Dr. S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister of India, in New Delhi. Minister Wagle thanked the Government of India for its support in rescue and relief efforts following the recent flash flood in Rasuwa,” the embassy said in a post on X.
The two ministers also discussed ways to deepen the longstanding Nepal-India friendship and strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in investment, energy and connectivity.
Last week, India had sent another consignment of relief and rescue material, including tunnel rescue equipment and forensic supplies, which was handed over to Nepal’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun.
“The 8th Indian flight with relief and rescue items, including materials for tunnel rescue and forensic supplies, reached Kathmandu and were handed over to Nepal's Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Mahabir Pun,” Ambassador Srivastava said on X.
India has expedited the delivery of relief supplies, equipment and expert personnel to Nepal through nine special flights since August 26 following the devastating flash floods.