The first group of 13 Nepali auxiliary workers in Israel’s caregiver sector departed on Tuesday. A special ceremony was held at Tribhuvan International Airport to mark the occasion, attended by high-level dignitaries and officials.

Director General of the Department of Foreign Employment, Surya Bahadur Khatri, and Israel’s Ambassador to Nepal, Shmulik Arie Bass, bid farewell to the workers. Senior officials from the Ministry of Labor, Employment, and Social Security were also present, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Israel in Nepal.

Addressing the workers, Khatri encouraged them to uphold Nepal’s tradition of hospitality, care, and dedication. Ambassador Bass highlighted the growing bilateral cooperation between Nepal and Israel, stating that more Nepali workers will be employed in various service sectors in the future.

Upon arrival in Israel, the group will be received by officials from the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) and representatives from the Nepali Embassy in Tel Aviv before proceeding to their respective care facilities. -- RSS