KATHMANDU:- A total of 65,886 Nepali citizens have registered their personal details in the online system launched by the Department of Consular Services under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nepal amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The Ministry said the submitted information is currently being reviewed and processed for necessary follow-up action.
The online portal was launched on March 2 to collect details of Nepali citizens living in the region through Nepal’s diplomatic missions.
Tensions in West Asia have escalated following attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, raising concerns about the safety of foreign nationals, including Nepalis.
According to Ministry spokesperson Lok Bahadur Paudel, the second meeting of the Emergency Response Team, coordinated by Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, has directed all Nepali missions in West Asia to contact citizens facing difficulties through email, telephone, or other appropriate communication channels. Missions have also been asked to maintain contact with Nepali citizens and document their responses.
The Ministry and Nepali diplomatic missions in the region are working to ensure the safety and welfare of Nepali nationals.
The Ministry has also urged Nepali citizens in West Asia to remain patient and avoid recording or circulating photos, videos, or audio materials that may violate local laws during the current situation.