Kathmandu: Nepali Foreign Minister Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba has expressed concern regarding the safety of Nepalis residing in Israel and Iran amid the ongoing tensions between the two nations that have persisted for three days. In response, Minister Rana has prioritized the safety of Nepalis in these regions by instructing the Nepali Ambassadors in Israel and Qatar to ensure their security.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Dr. Rana communicated with the Nepali Ambassadors stationed in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Doha, Qatar. She emphasized the importance of maintaining regular contact with the Nepali communities in these countries and keeping them informed about safety measures and alerts. The ambassadorial directives include updating the Nepalis on any developments that may affect their security.
Currently, it is reported that approximately 5,500 Nepalis reside in Israel, while around 1,200 are in Iran. As of now, all are confirmed to be safe. The Government of Nepal is vigilantly monitoring the situation between Israel and Iran and is prepared to take necessary actions to protect the interests of Nepalis if required, as stated in a press release by the Foreign Ministry.
For any assistance, Nepalis in Israel can reach out to Kumar Bahadur Shrestha, Spokesperson of the Nepali Embassy in Tel Aviv, via phone at 972-535360748; 035100111 or email at [email protected]. Similarly, Mr. Kumar Rai, Minister Counselor at the Nepali Embassy in Doha, can be contacted at phone numbers 974-55616040; 974-44675681; 44675683; 44171962 or email [email protected].