Kathmandu, 01 Aug (HS):- Nepal’s Foreign Affairs

Ministry has issued an advisory to its nationals staying in different countries in

the Middle East given the escalating tension in the region. The Ministry also

issued an emergency number for those in any difficulty.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arju Rana Deuba held

a meeting with the senior officers following attacks by Israel on Lebanon and

Iran. The Nepali nationals have been advised to remain alert in the present

situation, which is likely to deteriorate further. The Spokesperson of the

Ministry Amrit Rai said many Nepali nationals work in Israel, Iran, Egypt

and Lebanon, and other countries in the region. A similar advisory has been

issued through commercial embassies in these countries. They have been advised

to provide details of their locations to their respective embassies.

Iran and Lebanon have vowed to retaliate against the killing

of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah commander Faud Shukr in Lebanon.

Hindusthan Samachar

Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar / Manoj Kumar Tayal