Rabi Lamichhane Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalating Middle East Tensions, Urges Government Preparedness

Kathmandu. Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has expressed serious concern over the latest developments unfolding in the Middle East region.

Issuing a statement on his social media platform Facebook on Saturday night, he described the situation as extremely sensitive from the perspective of international relations and geopolitical balance, urging the global community to exercise maximum restraint and the government to remain on high alert for the safety of Nepali citizens. 

Chairman Lamichhane noted that the recent events in the Middle East have caused serious concern among the global community. Determining this situation to be extremely sensitive from the viewpoint of international relations and geopolitical balance, he appealed to all parties to exercise maximum restraint and seek solutions to the problems through dialogue and diplomatic means. 

According to him, the developments in that region pose a risk of further sensitive security situations, especially in Gulf countries including the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. He stated that there is serious concern regarding the lives, employment, and security of millions of Nepalis working in those countries. 

Lamichhane urged the government to keep Nepali embassies in the concerned countries on high alert. Furthermore, he emphasized the need to prepare for immediate rescue and safe transit if necessary, to make emergency contact mechanisms effective, and to regularly publish factual information about the status of Nepalis. 

He drew attention to the fact that ensuring the security of Nepali citizens is the paramount responsibility, and urged the government to be fully prepared to face any contingency through diplomatic initiatives, coordination, and preparedness. He also urged the government to be alert in time about the impact that potential disruptions in the fuel supply system could have on public life and the economy.