Nepal says it is saddened by the killing of its citizen in Saudi oil field attack
Summary
Nepal has expressed sorrow over the death of a Nepali citizen in debris from an intercepted drone attack at Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia. The government condemned attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure and called for disputes to be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
Key Points
- Nepal said it is saddened by the death of a Nepali citizen in an incident involving debris from an intercepted drone at Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oil field in Saudi Arabia.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned attacks targeting civilians and critical infrastructure and extended condolences to the victim’s family.
- Nepal reiterated its call for peaceful dispute resolution through dialogue, negotiation and diplomatic engagement.
- The incident underscores the risks faced by Nepali migrant workers in the Gulf amid regional tensions.
