Kathmandu, Mar. 6
The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said that all Nepali missions
located in the West Asia region are maintaining the closest possible contact
and coordination with the government agencies of the respective countries and
the Nepali community, and are collecting information regarding the situation of
Nepali citizens there.
Stating that the government is fully aware
of the recent developments occurring in West Asia, the MoFA said in a statement
that continuous efforts are being made for the rescue, assistance, and
facilitation of Nepali citizens who have encountered difficulties in those
countries.
Nepalis in Israel, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, the
United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and other countries in the region have been
affected by the war that broke out between Israel and the USA and Iran.
According to the MoFA, Foreign Minister
Balananda Sharma held a telephone conversation with his Bahraini counterpart,
Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, on Thursday evening.
During the call, they discussed the overall
security situation of the region, the security strategies adopted by the
Government of Bahrain, and the safety of Nepalis, among other matters. FM
Sharma expressed his thanks to the Government of Bahrain for placing a high
priority on the safety and welfare of Nepalis.
Likewise, the Ministry organised a virtual
meeting with the 10 missions in the region to obtain updates from the missions
regarding the safety and rescue of Nepali nationals in their respective
jurisdiction. Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai directed all heads of
missions to work in a more coordinated and effective manner.
Meanwhile, the
Emergency Control Room established at the MoFA has become fully operational and
has begun to provide round-the-clock hotline service, email response, necessary
coordination and preparation of situational reports. The ECR can be reached via
telephone numbers 9744441227, 9744441228, 9744441229 (including WhatsApp,
Viber, and Botim) and email emergency@mofa.gov.np.
Similarly, by Thursday evening, 33,910
Nepali citizens in West Asia have registered their information on the online
registration system launched by the Department of Consular Services (DoCS). The
registered details are being studied with priority by the DoCS and the relevant
Nepali missions.
The Ministry said that the process for
necessary action is being moved forward.
Meanwhile, on Thursday afternoon, two
Nepalis were slightly injured by shrapnel in the ICAD area of Abu Dhabi. They
have returned from the hospital following general treatment.
Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Sushila
Karki had called Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani to discuss the safety and welfare
of Nepali citizens residing in Qatar. The war has affected more than 1.72
million Nepalis in various countries in West Asia. However, very few have
expressed their desire to return home.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 6 March 2026.
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