The Nepal government on Monday asked all foreign nations, which had sent rescue teams to the earthquake-hit Himalayan country, to withdraw the same.
Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Vikas Swarup shared the information via twitter.
“Rescue teams from all 34 nations have been asked to withdraw as it is now 9 days since quake. (1/2),” he wrote.
“Search and rescue phase is over. Indian relief efforts will continue. (2/2),” he added.
Nepal was devastated by a massive earthquake on April 25, which measured 7.9 on the Richter scale and resulted in the deaths of over 7,000 people. It is being viewed as one of the worst calamities suffered by Nepal in over 80 years. (ANI)