KATHMANDU: Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal has said that addressing the problems and concerns of Nepali citizens living and working abroad, including those in Turkey, remains a priority of the government.
Khanal made the remarks during a meeting with Binod Poudel, president of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) National Coordination Council (NCC) in Turkey, in Antalya on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).
During the meeting, Poudel submitted a memorandum outlining various concerns and challenges faced by the Nepali diaspora in Turkey.
Receiving the memorandum, Foreign Minister Khanal assured that the government was committed to addressing the grievances of Nepalis abroad promptly and effectively, according to his personal secretariat.
He said the government had accorded high priority to making consular services more accessible and efficient, addressing complaints without delay, and ensuring the safety, security and welfare of Nepali citizens living overseas.
Khanal also expressed gratitude to the Nepali diplomatic missions in Islamabad and Cairo, as well as the NRNA NCC team in Turkey, for their coordination and assistance in facilitating the participation of the Nepali delegation in COP31.
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