FM Cho to visit Nepal for ministerial talks on massive flood response
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun was set to depart for Nepal on Saturday to meet with his Nepali counterpart and discuss Seoul's support for search-and-rescue efforts following devastating floods, the foreign ministry said. During his three-day visit through Monday, Cho plans to hold talks with Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and meet with the families of the missing Koreans, according to the…
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun is scheduled to visit Nepal this weekend to engage in ministerial talks regarding Seoul's support for search-and-rescue operations following massive floods in the country. The three-day visit, which concludes on Monday, will see Cho hold discussions with Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal as well as meet with families of the missing Koreans.
Nine Koreans, comprising six employees from Doosan Enerbility Co. and three from Korea South-East Power Co., are reported missing after the catastrophic floods and landslides struck Rasuwa District, situated near the Nepal-Tibet border, while they were engaged in hydropower plant construction. Cho is anticipated to seek Nepal's assistance in facilitating and enhancing search endeavors for the missing nationals.
Furthermore, the two nations are expected to deliberate on measures for the recovery of affected regions and other matters of mutual significance during their talks.
Additionally, Cho intends to rally the Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT) currently operating at the disaster site and engage with officials from the companies involved.
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