PM Karki discusses safety of 360,000 Nepalis with Qatari counterpart
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki discussed the safety of approximately 360,000 Nepali nationals in Qatar with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani amid regional tensions in West Asia, emphasizing the importance of peace and international law.
Key Points
- Prime Minister Sushila Karki held a telephone conversation with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani regarding the safety of Nepali nationals in Qatar.
- Around 360,000 Nepalis are currently living and working in Qatar, and Nepal is pleased they are safe and well cared for.
- Karki urged all parties in West Asia to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and respect international laws and humanitarian principles.
- Qatar pledged to ensure Nepali workers receive the same security and protection as its own citizens amid the conflict.
