Kathmandu: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal on Wednesday organized a press briefing in the presence of Foreign Minister Bala Nanda Sharma and Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai to provide updates on the latest developments in West Asia, the status of Nepali citizens in the region, and Nepal’s diplomatic achievement at the United Nations.
During the briefing, government officials shared details about ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and protection of Nepali nationals residing in West Asian countries. The Ministry announced that an Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been formed under the leadership of the Foreign Secretary to coordinate emergency support and response mechanisms.
Officials also informed that the government has introduced several measures to assist Nepali citizens abroad. These include a digital registration platform launched by the Department of Consular Services Nepal to track and assist Nepali nationals in the region, along with a 24-hour hotline service operated by the Emergency Control Room (ECR) at the Ministry to respond to urgent queries and requests.
The press briefing also highlighted Nepal’s recent diplomatic success at the United Nations. The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/80/L.45, proposed by Nepal, officially designating April 15 as International Wellness Day.
Foreign Minister Sharma described the adoption of the resolution as a significant milestone for Nepal’s diplomatic outreach, emphasizing that the initiative reflects the country’s commitment to promoting global well-being and strengthening its soft power through wellness traditions and practices.
Foreign Secretary Rai also reiterated the government’s continued monitoring of the situation in West Asia and stated that necessary arrangements would be made to facilitate the safe return of Nepali nationals if required.
