Omani Tourists Stranded In Nepal Foreign Ministry Forms Evacuation Team


(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) The Nepal Embassy in Muscat has said that five Omanis are stranded in Kathmandu which has been left devastated by the earthquake.

Bharat Kumar Regmi, chargé d'affaires at the embassy said, "This is a very sad day for all of us. Unfortunately as per reports, there are about five Omanis who are stranded in Kathmandu. They were mostly tourists and more information is awaited. There is no Omani consulate or embassy in Nepal and official matters are looked after by the Omani embassy in New Delhi."

Meanwhile, Oman's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday said that it is closely following the developments in Nepal following the quake. The ministry on its website stated, "In order to follow up the conditions of Omani citizens who were in Nepal during this time, a team has been formed to follow up and coordinate with the Nepalese Embassy in Muscat to try to identify their locations, get assurance about their health and ensure their safe return home."


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