Kathmandu: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had today announced that India will provide an assistance of $1 billion for the reconstruction of quake-hit Nepal.
Union Minister had announced assistance package of India in Kathmandu during the international conference on Nepal’s reconstruction being organised by the Nepalese government to raise funds for carrying out rebuilding of areas devastated by the massive earthquake of April 25 that left nearly 9,000 people dead.
Swaraj said that total assistance of India to Nepal over the next five years now stands at $2 billion.
Sushma Swaraj said, “Let us take inspiration from ancient philosophy of Yoga and join hands to create a more resilient Nepal.”
Sushma Swaraj is on a two-day visit to Nepal.
On Wednesday, Swaraj called on Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala and conveyed to him that India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the quake-battered country in its massive reconstruction efforts and ensure “quickest” recovery.
She also said that India will took the lead in responding “spontaneously” under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide relief and extend support in rescue operations following the quake as there was an “outpouring of instantaneous empathy and support” from all sections of Indian society to people of Nepal.
She said, “I am glad to see that in spite of the tragedy, the people of Nepal have displayed a steely determination to rebuild their country. India will continue to stand together with the people and Government of Nepal in the quickest recovery and reconstruction.”
Bureau Report
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