Govt to accept int’l assistance for Jajarkot earthquake victims

KATHMANDU, Nov 5: The government has decided to accept international assistance for Jajarkot earthquake victims.

Government Spokesperson and Communications Minister Rekha Sharma said that an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers held at Singh Durbar on Sunday morning decided to accept the support offered by neighboring countries and international organizations and to thank them for such support.

So far, the Chinese government has announced relief materials worth Rs 100 million. Similarly, another neighboring country, India, has said that it will provide all possible assistance and relief. Similarly, friendly countries such as Russia and Pakistan have also said that they will help.