Various Nepali embassies in Gulf countries have requested the Nepalis working in West Asia to submit their details to a portal brought into operation by the Foreign Ministry.
The embassies are making publicity and coordination for necessary assistance to the needy Nepalis in the wake of tensions in West Asia.
The Nepali Embassy in Riyadh said it had requested the Nepali workers there to share information through a portal. The information would be helpful to know about the workers' situation and take action accordingly.
The portal prepared by the Foreign Ministry collects information about Nepali workers in Saudi Arabia, Yemen and other countries in the region.
Meanwhile, liaison committees of various political parties have also assigned contact persons for extending help to the needy Nepali workers.
Following the US-Israel military action on Iran and Iran's counterattacks in the region, the Gulf countries which are major employment destinations of Nepali youths are facing tension. It has posed security threat to Nepali workers as well. The official data shows there are over 1.7 million Nepali workers in the Gulf countries.
The Foreign Ministry has formed a rapid action team to intensify assistance including rescue of the Nepalis in the Gulf countries.
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