MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to further media queries on the earthquake in Nepal, 26 April 2015

        “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has despatched a Crisis Response Team (CRT) to Kathmandu, Nepal, to provide consular assistance to Singaporeans.  The Team took the first available SilkAir flight to Nepal this morning and has since arrived in Nepal and is based at the Kathmandu International Airport to assist Singaporeans who wish to leave Nepal.

        In this regard, MFA is coordinating with MINDEF to arrange for Singaporeans to depart via the RSAF aircraft, which are scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu tomorrow. The RSAF aircraft carried the Home Team and SAF contingents supporting search and rescue and other disaster relief efforts in Nepal.

        MFA has contacted the majority of the registered Singaporeans in Nepal. Thus far, MFA has not received any reports of Singaporeans who have been injured.  Nonetheless, there are some Singaporeans who remain uncontactable, probably due to the disruption of the local communication network, and MFA is doing its best to contact them.

        As we do not have an embassy in Kathmandu, Singaporeans in Nepal may wish to contact the MFA Duty Officer (24-hours) at 6379 8800 / 8855 or mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg if they require any assistance and advice.”

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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

SINGAPORE

26 APRIL 2015