Nepal did not ask India, China or the US for financial compensation over the deadly floods, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said. Khanal dismissed reports of such a demand and said Nepal’s appeal was for global action on climate change and stronger cooperation among Himalayan countries.
Khanal told ANI that neither he nor anyone in Nepal’s government had asked India or any other country for climate compensation.
“Neither I nor anyone in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Government of Nepal has claimed or asked for compensation from India or any other country, including China or the United States,” Khanal stated. “Our call has been for the global community to look at this disaster from the perspective of climate change and the impact it’s having in Nepal,” said Khanal. It is our call for the global community to come together and support smaller nations like Nepal,” he said. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said the latest deliveries were part of India’s continuing support for Nepal’s flood response. Earlier reporting noted: “We Have Not Asked For Compensation From India,” Clarifies Nepal Minister “We Have Not Asked For Compensation From India,” Clarifies Nepal Minister “We Have Not Asked For Compensation From India,” Clarifies Nepal Minister Earlier reporting noted: The Foreign Minister’s clarification comes amidst extensive search, rescue, and rehabilitation operations in flood-affected regions.
“I’ve also mentioned that all three countries, China, India, and Nepal face and share similar environmental ecosystems. We are all impacted by climate change in the Himalayas as well. Our call is for all these three countries to come together to be better prepared, but also for the global community to support and, particularly, to look at this disaster not just as a one-time event or to look at this as one-time support, but to think about the impact rising temperatures and climate change are having on communities across the world. The Foreign Minister’s clarification comes amidst extensive search, rescue, and rehabilitation operations in flood-affected regions.
Earlier reporting noted: Clarifying reports regarding climate-related disaster claims following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, Minister for Foreign Affairs Shisir Khanal emphasised that Kathmandu has not sought financial compensation from India.
He said Nepal, India and China share the same Himalayan environment and face similar climate risks. So in the future also, as new requirements come up, we communicate and they stand ready to provide support,” he said. He called for the three countries to work together and prepare better for future disasters. “We’ve been communicating as need arises, and the government of India has fully supported our initiative.
