PM Dahal vows to take high-level diplomatic initiative for repatriation of Nepalis serving in Russian army

Relatives of the Nepalis who have joined the Russian army met Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and urged him to take initiatives for the safe return of their family members.

During a meeting with the Prime Minister in Baluwatar today, they demanded that the government take initiatives for the rescue and safe return to the Nepalis serving in the Russian army.

In response, Prime Minister Dahal assured that he would take a high-level diplomatic initiative to bring Nepalis serving in the Russian army back home.

“The Prime Minister’s Office is committed to address your demands,” the Prime Minister said, adding, “The government has been constantly taking initiatives for the same. Initiatives have been taken through diplomatic note."

Saying that the government has been doing the needful to protect the lives of Nepali citizens, Prime Minister Dahal said that he is committed to address the demands of the families of the Nepalis working in the Russian army.

“High-level diplomatic initiatives will be made. It will also take the initiatives,” the Prime Minister said.

Mentioning that he had telephone conversations with the Nepalis who were on the battlefield, Prime Minister Dahal informed that he has been inquiring about their situation with the concerned persons through diplomatic channels.

Earlier, the families of the Nepalis serving in the Russian army had staged a demonstration in the Capital demanding the return of their loved ones from the war-torn country.