Minister Timilsina calls for global support to rebuild disaster-hit communication infrastructure

Minister for Information and Communication Dr Bikram Timilsina (second from left) offers a memento to Malaysian counterpart during discussion on digital connectivity. Kathmandu, Nov 11: Minister for Information and Communications Dr Bikram Timilsina has called for stronger international cooperation and investment in resilient communication infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted services during disasters.

Timilsina drew attention to the loss of lives and property caused by the devastating Bhotekoshi flood on August 26. The disaster also damaged critical communication infrastructure, disrupting services in several parts of the country, the Minister mentioned.

During the address, the Minister urged the international community to turn existing commitments to disaster-resilient communication infrastructure into concrete and measurable action. On the sidelines of the conference, Minister Timilsina held a bilateral meeting with his Malaysian counterpart, Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil, said the Nepali Embassy.