UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said the United Nations will fully support Nepalese government in coordinating international search and rescue operations.
In a message, he said UN is preparing to mount a major relief effort for relief and rehabilitation of the victims.
The President of the General Assembly, Sam Kutesa, also expressed his profound grief over the devastating earthquake.
The Executive Director of the UN Population Fund Babatunde Osotimehin expressing sympathy with the affected people said the UNFPA stands ready to join in international efforts to give assistance to Nepal. NNI