New Delhi, June 16 (UNI) Amid the continued missile attacks between Iran and Israel, India has been in touch with the UAE and Armenia in the likely evacuation of some 1,300 Indian students stuck in Iran.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from both the UAE and Armenia today. Armenia shares a land border with Iran while UAE shares a maritime border.
EAM Jaishankar spoke with the Deputy PM and Foreign Minister of UAE Abdullah bin Zayed during which they discussed the current situation in the Middle East and the role of diplomacy.
“Had a telecon with DPM & FM @ABZayed of UAE on the current situation in West Asia and the role of diplomacy.
“Agreed to remain in touch.
On his conversation with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan, EAM Jaishankar said they discussed the current situation in the region and their bilateral cooperation.
“Spoke with FM @AraratMirzoyan of Armenia.
“Discussed ongoing developments in the region and our close cooperation.”
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has said it is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging with Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that in some cases, Indian students are being relocated with the Embassy’s facilitation to safer places within Iran. Other feasible options are also under examination. Further updates will follow, it added.
Separately, the Indian Embassy is in touch with Indian community leaders regarding their welfare and safety.
There are around 1,300 Kashmiri students currently studying in Iran who are stranded amid the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association has appealed to PM Modi for emergency evacuation of the stranded Kashmiri students from Iran amid the conflict.
