The United States has offered its condolences to the families of people who lost their lives and others injured in last year’s April earthquake marking the first year anniversary of the quake.

A statement released on Sunday said, “We remember the courage of many Nepalis and Americans who provided assistance to those in needs.  We also pay tribute to the six U.S. Marines, two Nepalese Army soldiers, and five Nepali civilians who were killed when their UH-1Y Huey helicopter crashed in the mountains of Nepal during relief operations on May 12, 2015.”

The US Government has provided approximately $130 million for relief and recovery since the earthquake.

A Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) was deployed to coordinate US government’s response efforts, conduct disaster assessments, and provide search and rescue capabilities in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.  

“The United States stands alongside the people of Nepal, and we remain committed to Nepal’s efforts in housing and infrastructure, livelihoods and food security, health, water and sanitation, good governance, and the prevention and protection of vulnerable populations against gender-based violence and trafficking in persons,” read the statement.