Sushma Swaraj Arrives In Nepal To Attend Donors’ Conference

24 June, Kathmandu

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Wednesday arrived in Kathmandu on a two-day visit to Nepal to attend an international donors’ conference where she is likely to announce a major financial package by India for reconstruction of the quake-hit nation.

The International Conference on Nepal’s Reconstruction(ICNR) has been organised by the Nepalese government to raise funds for carrying out rebuilding of areas devastated by the massive earthquake of April 25th which claimed nearly 9,000 lives.

Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushil Koirala had this month called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi to invite him for the conference.

However, Modi decided to nominate Swaraj for ICNR. At least 35 countries are expected to attend the conference to be held in Kathmandu tomorrow, Thursday.