Himal Press 
KATHMANDU: Minister for Finance Swarnim Wagle has urged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support Nepal’s post-flood recovery, reconstruction of climate-resilient infrastructure and implementation of the country’s long-term economic priorities.
Wagle met ADB President Masato Kanda on Thursday on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Bangkok.
During the meeting, Wagle urged Kanda to mobilize the resources needed for post-disaster recovery and climate-resilient reconstruction. He also stressed the need for ADB’s support to advance Nepal’s long-term economic priorities.
He expressed gratitude to the ADB for its solidarity and swift approval of emergency grants to support rescue operations following the devastating floods.
ADB President Kanda said partnering with Nepal in its development efforts remained a top priority for the bank.
Finance Secretary Dr Ghanshyam Upadhyaya and Joint Secretary Amrit Lamsal also attended the meeting.
