Lieberman speaks with Nepalese counterpart; Israeli rescue planes approved for liftoff
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman spoke with Nepal's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahendra Bahadur Pandey on Tuesday and expressed Israel's sorrow over the deadly disaster that struck the country. The two discussed Israel's help in rescue efforts and its provision of medical assistance.
Lieberman thanked his counterpart for the support the Nepalese authorities have been providing to Israelis and requested permission to deploy planes Israel rented from India and China to rescue Israeli citizens. The Nepalese Foreign Minister approved the request and said that the Nepalese people appreciate the help offered by Israel.
