KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 1

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that all Nepali citizens in Lebanon are safe and that efforts are underway to facilitate their stay during the current adverse situation.

In a statement issued today, the Ministry urged all Nepali citizens in Lebanon to exercise maximum vigilance and alertness. "The Government of Nepal is fully aware of the latest developments in Lebanon and is committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all Nepali citizens there," the statement reads.

Nepali citizens in Lebanon have also been encouraged to reach out for further assistance and information.

They can contact Mr. Deepak Ghimire, Second Secretary at the Nepali Embassy in Cairo, Egypt, at +201097772348; Mohammed Gozayal at the Honorary Nepali Consulate in Beirut at +9613301181, +96171688821, or +96181883713; and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officer Shreekrishna Silwal at +977-9841179520.