Ministry of Foreign Affairs Reports on the Willingness of Nepalis in Iran to Return Home

April 24, Kathmandu – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Nepalis currently in Iran are not immediately willing to return to Nepal. According to the ministry, during the attacks by Israel and the United States in Iran, the government took initiatives to facilitate the return of Nepalis from the region. However, the spokesperson of the Ministry, Lok Bahadur Paudel Kshetri, informed that most of them have expressed reluctance to return at this time.

He said that out of the 10 Nepalis residing there, 8 have decided not to return to Nepal, while 2 are presently in the process of returning, according to spokesperson Kshetri. Despite repeated appeals from the government to return home, these individuals have cited personal reasons that prevent their immediate departure.

“They have been repeatedly requested to come back. Initially, they were willing to return, but since yesterday evening, we have received news that they are unable to come back,” said the spokesperson. “Their decision not to return is not due to security concerns or other safety reasons, but rather because of their current circumstances such as employment opportunities.” He also noted that all Nepalis in the area remain in continuous contact with the Nepali Embassy in Qatar. Furthermore, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that efforts for rescue and repatriation are being coordinated through the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi.