Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to debate the present scenario in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz. Throughout the dialog, PM Modi strongly condemned current assaults on the UAE that led to civilian deaths and injury to infrastructure. He additionally prolonged Eid greetings to the UAE chief.
“Spoke with my brother HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and conveyed advance Eid greetings. We mentioned the present scenario in West Asia. Reiterated India’s sturdy condemnation of all assaults on the UAE which have resulted in lack of harmless lives and injury to civilian infrastructure,” he mentioned including “we agreed on the significance of guaranteeing protected and free navigation by means of the Strait of Hormuz. We’ll proceed to work collectively for the early restoration of peace, safety and stability within the area.”
‘Govt of India intently monitoring scenario’
The dialog comes quickly after the Ministry of Exterior Affairs mentioned that the Indian authorities is intently monitoring the scenario and staying in contact with a number of international locations. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal mentioned that the security of Indians residing within the area is the federal government’s largest concern proper now. He added {that a} particular management room is energetic to assist Indian residents and their households. Indian embassies within the area are working around the clock, staying in contact with neighborhood teams and providing assist wherever wanted.
Flight disruptions amid unrest
There was some disruption in flights after UAE briefly closed its airspace, nevertheless it was reopened inside just a few hours. Flights between the UAE and India have resumed in restricted numbers.
Round 55 flights operated on March 16, and about 70 flights are anticipated to run in the present day, relying on security circumstances.
Authorities are additionally serving to stranded Indians, together with college students and employees, with journey, visas, and different assist.
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