Nepal panel proposes long-term strategy for handling West Asia-like crises

Foreign minister-led task force’s report proposes a permanent mechanism to manage overseas emergencies, better coordination among ministries, and faster evacuation of Nepalis from crisis-hit countries.

When major crises occur abroad, such as the recent conflict in West Asia or the Hamas attacks in Israel in October 2023, the Nepali government’s response has often been slow or inadequate.