South Asian News Network

Kathmandu, Sept 7: Minister for Foreign Affairs Shishir Khanal had a phone call with Maldives’ Foreign Minister Iruthisam Adam today. During the talks, Foreign Minister Adam expressed deep sorrow on behalf of the Maldives government and people for the huge human and property losses caused by the flood in the Bhotekoshi river and showed solidarity with Nepal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Maldives’ Foreign Minister expressed deep sympathy and support to the Government of Nepal and the Nepali people during this tragic time of disaster. Similarly, Foreign Affairs Minister Khanal expressed gratitude to the Government and people of the Maldives for showing solidarity and support to Nepal in difficult times. During the telephone conversation, he discussed the common challenges both countries are facing due to climate change and how to address them. They had also expressed their commitment to work together in a more coordinated way to promote climate justice through regional and multilateral platforms. —