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Continuous efforts are being made with Russia at the highest diplomatic level: Foreign Minister Rana
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Foreign Minister Arju Rana Deuba has said that there is continuous initiative with the Russian government at the highest diplomatic level regarding rescuing the Nepalis recruited in the Russian army. At the meeting of the International and Tourism Committee under the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Minister Rana said, "Continuous efforts are being made with Russia at the highest diplomatic level."
Russia has not addressed the interests of the Nepali side despite repeated requests by the previous two foreign ministers, Narayankaji Shrestha and NP Saud.
According to Minister Rana, since the Russia-Ukraine war, the number of Nepalis who joined the Russian army and died in the war has reached 34. Also, the DNA of 22 people has been given for testing. Similarly, so far there are 6 prisoners of war in Ukraine.
According to Minister Rana, the number of injured and under treatment is 5. The number of people who have returned to Nepal from the Russian army is 150 coordinated by the Nepali Embassy in Moscow.
So far, 323 people have applied for rescue, while the number of those who have not been in contact and have applied for search and return is 116 . There are 161 requested to be returned due to injuries or other reasons.
In addition, Minister Rana said that since the beginning, the government of Nepal has been continuously taking bilateral and multilateral diplomatic initiatives at the highest level for the rescue of Nepali Bipin Joshi, who is being held by the Palestinian rebel group Hamas. When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 10 Nepalis were also killed and Joshi was captured.
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