Nepal Ambassador: We appreciate Kuwait's solidarity and support for our country following the floods... No Kuwaiti casualties

Osama Diab: The Ambassador of the Republic of Nepal to Kuwait, Gana Shyam Lamsal, expressed his country’s deep appreciation for the international stances of solidarity with Nepal, commending the support and assistance provided by the State of Kuwait to Nepal in the aftermath of the devastating floods that caused significant loss of life and property and inflicted damage on several key infrastructure facilities.

This came in a statement made by the Ambassador on the sidelines of the opening of the Nepalese Embassy in Kuwait, where a book of condolences was registered in solidarity with the flood victims, attended by Assistant Undersecretary for Asian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nawaf Abdul Latif Suleiman Al-Ahmad, and a large number of diplomatic mission heads. He emphasized that the Nepalese people were “deeply affected” by the scale of solidarity, support, and goodwill expressed by friendly countries and peoples around the world.

Lamsal said, “On behalf of the Government of Nepal, the Nepalese people, and the entire embassy family, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Government of the State of Kuwait for its support and solidarity with us during this difficult time, during which the devastating floods caused heavy losses in lives, property, and several key infrastructure facilities.” He added that his country views the Kuwaiti stance as a manifestation of the growing friendship between the two nations, reaffirming Nepal’s appreciation for the sentiments expressed by friends and partners toward the Nepalese people in these challenging circumstances.

Regarding the situation of Kuwaiti citizens in Nepal, the Ambassador confirmed that there were no reports of any Kuwaiti national being a victim of the disaster. On the impact of the floods on tourism, Lamsal stated that the disaster “will certainly have an effect,” which might be limited in terms of the number of tourists arriving at affected areas, but he expressed optimism that this impact would be short-lived.

He stressed that travel to Nepal continues normally, noting that major international airports, including Tribhuvan International Airport, Gautam Buddha International Airport, and Pokhara International Airport, are operating smoothly, and there are no obstacles to tourists arriving through several designated land border entry points.

The Ambassador expressed optimism about his country’s ability to overcome the aftermath of the floods and restore tourism activity, affirming that international travel to Nepal continues despite the damage to affected areas.