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Australia ready to provide support to Nepal: Foreign Minister Wong

Kathmandu, Aug. 28

Australia has said that it is ready to provide all possible assistance needed by Nepal in the difficult circumstances it is facing.

In a telephone talk with Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Friday afternoon, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong pledged for the support. During the conversation, Minister Wong expressed, on behalf of the Australian Government, her deep sorrow over the loss of life caused by the disaster.

"The conversation took place as search, rescue and relief operations continued in areas affected by the devastating floods that caused significant loss of life and property in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and other areas on Wednesday," FM Khanal's Secretariat informed in a statement.

Foreign Minister Khanal, expressed his gratitude to the Australian Government and the people of Australia for their solidarity and support. He particularly thanked Australia for the goodwill and assistance it had demonstrated at this critical time.

He informed Minister Wong that the government was mobilising all available resources to carry out search, rescue and relief operations for citizens affected by the disaster.

Published in The Rising Nepal on 29 August 2026.   

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