25 June, Kathmandu : China has pledged to extend around Rs 76.2 billion to support Nepal’s bid for reconstruction, recovery and rebuilding in the aftermath of the earthquake.
Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi announced the support package while addressing the inaugural function of the ‘International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction-2015’ underway in the capital today.
Stating that China has accorded high priority to its longstanding relations with Nepal, he said a financial assistance of Rs 1 billion would be provided to support Nepal’s efforts for post-quake reconstruction, recovery and rebuilding.
Likewise, he said an aid of Rs 75.2 billion would be given to Nepal for the implementation of physical infrastructure focused project in five development regions. The support amount will be provided up to 2018 AD, he clarified. RSS
