Seoul: Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagadish Kharel, has urged officers of the Nepali Embassy in the Republic of Korea to carry out activities becoming a guardian of all Nepalis there. Visiting the Nepali Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, the Communications Minister stressed that the Nepali Embassy officers should play an effective role for the rights and welfare of Nepalis staying in South Korea as well as facilitate to resolve their problems.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Minister Kharel also requested the Nepali Ambassador to South Korea, Dr. Shiva Maya Tumbahamphe, to play a role in creating an environment to bring in foreign investment in Nepal by further strengthening Nepal-Korea relations. Minister Kharel urged the Nepali Embassy to play an effective role in expanding relations and cooperation between the two countries and to take initiatives related to mutual welfare and cooperation between the countries at a time when various complaints about the issue of the Embassy’s role are being received.
Similarly, Ambassador Tumbahamphe shared that they have not been able to carry out effective work due to limited staff and disputes within some Non-Resident Nepali Association groups. She expressed her commitment to carrying out activities for the welfare of Nepal and Nepalis.
On the occasion, Minister Kharel drew the attention of the Nepali Embassy to take initiative for the operation of Nepal Airlines’ flights to Seoul as well as to take initiatives to resolve different types of problems Nepali migrant workers in Korea face due to mental health issues. The Communications Minister also expressed commitment to take initiatives to send additional human resources to the Nepali Embassy as per quota.
Minister Kharel, leading a Nepali delegation, left for South Korea on November 11 to participate in the 11th Global ICT Leadership Forum organized in Seoul, South Korea.