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Japan's PM Takaichi Offers Condolences to Nepal and Prays for the Missing

Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi offered condolences to Nepal's flood victims and voiced concern for missing Japanese nationals after the 2026 disaster.

By Laxman Rawal · Aug 28, 2026

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Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has offered her condolences to Nepal over the deadly floods of 26 August 2026 and voiced concern for Japanese nationals reported missing in the disaster. In a post on X, Ms Takaichi expressed sympathy for the bereaved…

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What the prime minister said

In her post, Ms Takaichi wrote: "I offer condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster and express heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved families, I also express heartfelt sympathy to all the people affected by this natural disaster."…

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A partner's response

Japan has been one of Nepal's most consistent partners in disaster relief for decades, from earthquake reconstruction to water and road projects delivered through its aid agency. A condolence message from the prime minister is, in that context, an early…

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