Nepal Ambassador to Al-Qabas: No Kuwaitis among flood victims; we appreciate Kuwait's supportive stance
The Nepalese Ambassador to Kuwait, Gana Shyam Lamsal, stated that the Nepalese people feel profound gratitude for the attention, support, solidarity, and goodwill expressed by friendly and partner countries worldwide in the wake of the devastating floods that struck several regions of the country, resulting in significant loss of life and property, as well as damage to key infrastructure.
In a statement to Al-Qabas, Lamsal expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to Kuwait for its supportive and solidarity stance with Nepal during these difficult times, emphasizing that this position “embodies the continuously growing friendship between the two countries.” He said, “On behalf of the Government of Nepal, the Nepalese people, and the entire Embassy family, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to the Government of Kuwait for its support and solidarity during this critical moment.”
He added that the floods caused “heavy losses in lives and property, and damage to several vital infrastructures,” noting that international solidarity with Nepal in this ordeal reflects the depth of its relations with friendly and partner nations.
Regarding the situation of Kuwaiti citizens in Nepal, Ambassador Lamsal confirmed that “there are no reports of Kuwaiti citizens being harmed or suffering any casualties,” reassuring the public that no information has been received about Kuwaiti nationals among the flood victims.
On the impact of the floods on the tourism sector, Lamsal acknowledged that the disaster would have repercussions on tourism activity, potentially having a “limited effect on the number of tourists arriving at affected areas,” but he expressed optimism that this impact would be short-lived. He said, “Certainly, there will be repercussions, and it may have a limited effect on the number of tourists arriving at the affected areas, but I am very optimistic that this impact will be short-lived.”
He stressed that the main infrastructure for receiving tourists remains operational, clarifying that major international airports, such as Tribhuvan International Airport, Gautam Buddha International Airport, and Pokhara International Airport, are functioning smoothly. He added that tourist entry through land borders is also proceeding normally, stating that “there are no obstacles preventing tourists from arriving through many land entry and immigration points.”
Lamsal emphasized that Nepal continues to welcome visitors, expressing optimism that tourism activity in the affected areas will recover and stabilize in the near future, given the continued normal operation of airports and major border crossings. He affirmed that the feelings of support and solidarity received by Nepal from friendly countries, with Kuwait at the forefront, represent a great source of appreciation for the Nepalese people in facing the aftermath of the disaster.
