There is no immediate pressure to return due to the war, and feedback has been received that Nepalis living there feel safe: Foreign Minister Khanal
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Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has informed about the situation arising due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its multifaceted impact on Nepal's economy.
Stating that the ministry is taking forward its regular work and the government's 100-point action plan with priority, Minister Khanal clarified the recent efforts being made for the safety and repatriation of Nepalis in conflict-affected areas.
Talking to media persons on the premises of the Parliament building, he informed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is collecting data to understand the situation of Nepalis in conflict-affected areas. According to him, more than 88,000 Nepalis have registered their details so far. He said that the number of calls received on the 24-hour hotline operated by the ministry has decreased compared to the initial days.
He said, "The calls received now are more related to visa expiration, work leave or other regular problems than insecurity due to the war. There is a huge pressure to come back immediately due to the war now. The minister informed that Nepal Airlines has started regular flights to the UAE and is also operating flights to Saudi Arabia for the convenience of Nepalis. Similarly, according to him, facilitation is being provided to bring those who want to come from places like Bahrain and Kuwait where there are no direct flights to Saudi Arabia and send them to Nepal from there.
