Rinkēvičs on Latvian citizens missing in Nepal: "We very much hope to receive good news"
President Edgars Rinkēvičs says he hopes for good news about Latvian citizens missing in Nepal, while acknowledging that the search is being hampered by the devastation and death toll caused by severe flooding.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs has stated on social media that the country's diplomatic and consular service continues working to determine the fate of Latvian citizens who have been unaccounted for in Nepal following devastating floods there.
According to the president, the search efforts are being significantly hindered by the extensive damage and high death toll in the country. Two days after the destructive floods hit Nepal, search operations for survivors are still ongoing.
Cooperation with Nepalese authorities
Latvia's foreign service, together with Latvia's honorary consul in Nepal, maintains regular contact with Nepalese authorities and cooperates with European Union diplomats and embassies of EU member states in the region to gather available information.
President expresses support for families
Rinkēvičs acknowledged that the uncertainty is the hardest part for the relatives and friends of those who are missing. He said he understood the worry, sadness, feelings of helplessness and sometimes anger that loved ones are experiencing, and expressed hope that news about the missing Latvian citizens would arrive as soon as possible — and that it would be good news.
The president thanked the staff of Latvia's diplomatic and consular service, colleagues from EU member states, and Latvia's honorary consul in Nepal, Karan Vaidya, for their work in this difficult situation.
