PM Koirala congratulates David Cameron
Kathmandu, May 15: Prime Minister Sushil Koirala has congratulated British
Prime Minister David Cameron on his reelection to the post of Prime Minister of
Britain.
In a telephone call to his British counterpart
Friday, PM Koirala congratulated him for regaining an opportunity to assume the
important portfolio in the government with a majority in the recently held
parliamentary elections.
On the occasion,
the two exchanged views on Nepal-UK relations, the recent devastating
earthquake in Nepal and relief, rescue, rehabilitation and reconstruction
efforts going on following the earthquake.
Stating that
Nepal would move ahead by tackling the disaster consequences collectively, PM Koirala
thanked Britain and other neighbouring countries for the humanitarian and
technical support in the search, rescue and relief operations in the aftermath
of the disaster that struck Nepal on April 25. He also praised the remarkable
support from Britain and British people to Nepal and its citizens in this
moment of grief.
On the occasion,
PM Koirala touched on the topic of the 200th anniversary of the establishment
of the diplomatic relations between Nepal and Britain and expressed confidence
that the relations between the two countries would continue to strengthen in
the future.
In the telephone
dialogue, PM Koirala said the search and rescue operation after the massive
earthquake of April 25 and the powerful aftershock of May 12 was coming to an
end and efforts were now concentrated towards relief and rehabilitation. He
said Nepal expected support of the UK in its rehabilitation and rebuilding
efforts.
British PM
Cameron extended condolences to the bereaved family members and expressed solidarity
with PM Koirala, Nepali people and the quake survivors in particular. He
expressed Britain's commitment to provide necessary support to Nepal.