Nepali, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese had a telephonic conversation this morning.

During the telephone conversation, Prime Minister Shah remarked on the importance of communicating with his Australian counterpart while Nepal is going through a difficult situation, according to Deepa Dahal, the Press and Research expert to the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister Shah expressed gratitude for the solidarity shown by the Australian government and its citizens regarding the loss of life, property, and physical infrastructure caused by the massive flood in the Bhotekoshi river in Rasuwa on August 26.

He also commended the assistance provided by Australia for rescue and relief operations d...