Nepal Government Assures Safety of Citizens Amid West Asia Security Concerns

Kathmandu. The Government of Nepal and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have clarified that they are seriously concerned about the recent security challenges arising in West Asia (Middle East) and the condition of Nepali citizens residing there.

Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amrit Bahadur Rai, informed that the Ministry is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia and that Nepalis there are safe so far.

Speaking at a press meet organized at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Secretary Rai clarified that there is no immediate risk requiring the evacuation and repatriation of Nepali citizens.

According to Secretary Rai, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintains daily contact, twice a day in the morning and evening, with its diplomatic missions in West Asia. He further informed that the decisions made by the 'Emergency Response Team' formed by the government are continuously being implemented through the Nepali missions in the field.

He stated, "According to our analysis so far, there is no immediate situation where our Nepali citizens face threats, fear, or risk to their lives necessitating immediate rescue and repatriation. Therefore, I sincerely urge their families in Nepal and the Nepalis living in West Asia not to be disturbed or worried."

He also shared that Nepal is coordinating with other labor destination countries. Secretary Rai mentioned that Nepali Ambassadors and Consul Generals are coordinating daily with the embassies and missions of many labor-sending countries, including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

Responding to a question about whether the government is capable of rescuing its citizens, Secretary Rai asserted that the government is fully capable of protecting its citizens. He stated that the government would rescue them under any circumstances if there were no other alternatives.