China, Japan to contribute over $1 bn of aid for reconstructing Nepal

Kathmandu: China and Japan, on Thursday, announced over $1 billion of aid to Nepal to reconstruct infrastructure after it was devastated by a series of quakes.

At an international donor's conference here, Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, pledged to extend over $750 million to the Himalayan nation. It ,also,offered training opportunities for 1,500 Nepalis over the next year.

Japan announced $260 million at the conference which would be used in reconstructing the nation after it was hit by the earthquake in April.

Japan also offered to support the repairing of cultural heritages in the country.

Similarly, Norway announced $30 million to Nepal.

(IANS)