KATHMANDU: The United States has urged Nepal to create an environment for two international flights in a week.
US Ambassador to Nepal Randy J. Berry made the request to Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinator of the COVID-19 Crisis Management Center Ishwar Pokharel on Thursday.
Deputy Prime Minister Pokharel and Ambassador Berry had a telephone conversation on Thursday.
The government has suspended international flights till May 29 to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 infection, while two flights in a week are being operated with India under the air bubble facility.
The United States wants more flights because of the need to supply medical supplies.
The United States has announced that it will begin supplying health care to Nepal from next week.
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