Will stand by Nepal for quick reconstruction: Sushma

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj conveyed India’s unstinted support to the Himalayan nation when she called on Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala here on the first day of her two-day visit.

Swaraj is here to attend an international donors’ conference where she is likely to announce a major financial package by India for <g data-gr-id="22">reconstruction</g> of the quake-hit nation. 

“The External Affairs Minister conveyed to the Nepalese Prime Minister that India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Nepal and offered all possible assistance in its reconstruction activities,” spokesperson in the External Affairs Ministry Vikas Swarup said. He said Swaraj conveyed to Koirala that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to <g data-gr-id="20">offer</g> “full support” to Nepal and that India will provide whatever the quake-ravaged nation needs.

The International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction (ICNR) has been organised by the Nepalese government to raise funds for carrying out rebuilding of areas devastated by the massive earthquake of April 25 which claimed nearly 9,000 lives.

Koirala had this month called up Modi to invite him for the conference. However, Modi decided to nominate Swaraj for the ICNR. At least 35 countries are expected to attend the conference to be held in Kathmandu on Thursday. A report on post-disaster needs assessment will be presented at the conclave specifying the country’s requirement for financial and technical support from donor countries and international aid agencies.