Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal on Saturday expressed gratitude to the international community, including India, for support and assistance following devastating flash floods that have killed more than 670 people. During his first press briefing since the disaster, Khanal rejected reports circulating in national and foreign media that Nepal had declined international aid. He said support is required not only during rescue and relief efforts but also more so in the reconstruction phase, given the scale of devastation. He added that as relief operations continue, further assessments are being made and Nepal will reach out to neighbors and international partners for additional assistance.