Lok Bahadur Chhetri

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) in Nepal has reduced the operating hours of its Emergency Control Room (ECR) from 24/7 to 12 hours daily, citing a normalization of conditions for Nepalis in West Asia. Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Chhetri stated the ECR will now operate from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, as recent contacts and registrations via the room have significantly decreased. The government continues to monitor developments in West Asia, supporting diplomatic efforts for peace and the resolution of blockages in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Nepali tea exports to India have become smoother after diplomatic efforts led to the Indian Tea Board revising a directive that had previously disrupted shipments. Spokesperson Lok Bahadur Poudel Chhetri stated that coordination between the Nepali Embassy in New Delhi and the ministry was instrumental in convincing India to amend the directive.

As of the latest reports, 87,863 Nepalis have contacted the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with most reported to be safe and some seeking repatriation. Separately, a Nepali national in Japan, Pradip Bhatta, is accused of defrauding dozens of students by collecting significant sums for visa extensions and job arrangements, leaving them in distress.