Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal Requests Technical Assistance, Rejects Foreign Search and Rescue Teams
Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal announced the country requires technical aid in areas like DNA testing and body identification, while rejecting foreign search and rescue teams. The government confirmed internal management of rescue efforts, though specialized missions may involve foreign experts. The stance aligns with previous statements from the Foreign Ministry.
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A senior government official stated that they need foreign assistance for specialized missions, but confirmed that the search and rescue operations are still being handled internally.
Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said the country needs foreign help in areas including identification of dead bodies and DNA testing.
Nepal needs help in technical areas, not search and rescue, foreign minister says The Straits Times
Earlier on Friday (August 28, 2026), Nepal’s Foreign Ministry had said that Kathmandu could manage the rescue efforts on its own for now and declined foreign involvement
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