Kathmandu: A total of 65,886 Nepali citizens have registered their personal details in the online system launched by the Department of Consular Services Nepal under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia.
According to the ministry, the information submitted through the portal is currently being reviewed and processed for necessary action. The online registration system was launched on March 2 to collect details of Nepali citizens through Nepali embassies in the region.
Tensions in West Asia have escalated following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, raising concerns about the safety of foreign nationals in the region.
The ministry said Nepali diplomatic missions are working to ensure the safety and welfare of Nepali citizens residing in West Asian countries.
According to ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel, decisions taken during the second meeting of the Emergency Response Team, coordinated by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, have directed all Nepali missions in West Asia to contact citizens facing difficulties through email, telephone or other communication channels, provide support, and document their responses.
The ministry has also urged Nepali citizens in the region to remain patient during the challenging situation and avoid recording or circulating photos, videos or audio materials that may violate the law.
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