Kathmandu, March 1 -- The government is continuously monitoring official statements issued by host countries and closely assessing the evolving security situation in the Middle East, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said.

At a press conference organised at Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, on Sunday, the ministry stated that the protection of Nepalis abroad remains its top priority.

Ramkaji Khadka, joint secretary at the ministry's Central Asia, West Asia and Africa Division, said that, along with alerts and information notices issued by Nepali embassies and diplomatic missions in the concerned countries, a travel advisory has been issued for affected areas.

According to the ministry, around 1,729,288 Nepali nationals are currently livin...