Nepal Foreign Minister Clarifies Country Has Not Sought Compensation From India
· World · NDTV, Zee News
Nepal's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shisir Khanal, has clarified that Kathmandu has not formally asked India for financial compensation following catastrophic flash floods. Speaking with ANI, Khanal dismissed reports of direct compensation demands directed at regional neighbors including India and China. Khanal emphasized that Nepal's appeal is directed at the global community to recognize the broader impacts of climate change in the Himalayas. The Foreign Minister expressed deep gratitude for India's immediate humanitarian aid, which included rescue gear, modular bridge equipment, and dewatering pumps. Both nations highlighted the need for regional cooperation to address shared environmental challenges.
Why it matters
The clarification averts potential diplomatic friction between New Delhi and Kathmandu while reinforcing bilateral disaster relief cooperation.
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