In a statement, on Wednesday, Nepal’s embassy in Bahrain, informed that it will be closely working for the sake of Nepalese migrant workers and their rights in Bahrain. [break]
The Acting Ambassador inaugurated the embassy building with flag hoisting. On the occasion, Bahrain-based Nepalese priests chanted the Nepali Mangaldhoon.
“Both the countries have been closely working in the various international forums and enjoying friendly relations since the bilateral ties established,” Acting Ambassador Subedi said while addressing the function organized at the embassy premises.
Nepal opened its first embassy in Bahrain on September 1 this year. Bot the countries established diplomatic ties on January 14, 1977.
Bahrain has been a favored destination for the Nepalis youths for foreign employment for the past few years. Officials said Nepalese started visiting Bahrain for employment since 1994. According to the figures provided by the Department of Foreign Employment (DOFE), altogether 33,076 Nepalese have reached Bahrain so far through official channels.
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