As of now, a total of 65,886 Nepali citizens have registered their personal details in the online registration system launched by the Department of Consular Services under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, considering the ongoing unrest in West Asia (the Middle East).
According to the Ministry, the submitted details are currently being assessed and processed for further necessary action. Following the attacks on Iran by the United States of America and Israel, the West Asian region has been experiencing rising tensions and escalating conflict.
The online portal was launched on March 2, and personal information is being collected through the respective Nepali embassies in the region.
The Ministry and Nepali diplomatic missions in West Asia are reportedly working to ensure the safety and welfare of Nepali citizens residing there.
According to Ministry Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel, as per the decisions of the second meeting of the Emergency Response Team coordinated by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, all Nepali missions in West Asia have been directed to contact Nepali citizens facing difficulties through email, telephone, or other appropriate communication channels, make efforts to maintain their morale, and document their responses.
The Ministry has also urged all Nepali citizens in West Asia to remain patient during this challenging situation and refrain from recording or circulating photos, videos, or audio materials that violate the law.
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