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Modi, Xi call PM Shah

Kathmandu, Aug. 26

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to PM Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods.

"The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," PM Modi wrote in his post on X.

Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered authorities to use their full capacity to search for and rescue people missing after floods and landslides in the Nepal-China border area, according to Xinhua.

It said that the floods and landslides have damaged the Kerung border area in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. Reports also say the Chinese port area near the border suffered major damage and loss of property and people.

Likewise, Embassy of the USA and Embassy of Pakistan in Kathamndu, through separate messages, expressed their sorrows, and condolences to the families and people who lost their lives in the disaster. 

Published in The Rising Nepal on 27 August 2026.   

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