Nepal’s Home Minister Sudan Gurung and US Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin discussed bilateral cooperation on disaster preparedness and response along with efforts to identify American and Nepali victims of the devastating August floods.
The meeting took place on Thursday, October 8, as recovery efforts continued in flood affected communities. According to the US Embassy in Nepal, more than $36 million in US flood assistance is currently underway to support recovery.
The United States is also providing equipment technology and technical expertise to help Nepal’s first responders manage the disaster and assist affected communities.
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Nepal and the United States in disaster response and recovery, while authorities continue efforts to establish the identities of US and Nepali nationals affected by the floods.
The US Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to supporting recovery through financial assistance equipment and technical expertise, highlighting continued collaboration between the two countries.