A ‘national plan’ would be needed to evacuate Nepalis from Gulf, Foreign Minister Sharma says
Summary
Nepal is preparing a national-level evacuation plan for up to 3 million Nepalis in the Gulf amid escalating conflicts involving Israel, the US, and Iran, with safety measures and tracking systems in place.
Key Points
- Nepal has about 2.5 to 3 million Nepalis living in the Gulf, including both registered and unregistered workers.
- The government has introduced an online registration system and formed an emergency response team for potential evacuation.
- A situation centre has been set up to coordinate rescue operations and maintain contact with stakeholders.
- There is currently no immediate threat requiring evacuation, but the government is prepared to rescue Nepalis if needed.
