New Delhi: PM Modi today (April 21, Friday) chaired a high-level meeting to take the stock and also reviewd the situation of Indians in violence-hit Sudan.
PMO after high-level meeting said that PM Modi instructed relevant officials to remain vigilant and to closely monitor the developments and evaluate safety of Indian nationals in Sudan.
Prime Minister also received first-hand report of conditions on ground,where over 3,000 Indians are living in Sudan.
PM Modi’s meeting comes days after India described the situation in Sudan as “very tensed”. Earlier, it was said that India is currently focusing to ensure the safety and well-being of the Indians in Sudan.
Today’s meeting was attended by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and several others.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral R Hari Kumar, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were also present at the meeting.
In the fight between the military and paramilitary force in Sudan has left at least 30 people from Karnataka’s Hakki Pikki tribe stranded in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher.
At least 300 people died in the fight between its army and a paramilitary force.
On April 20th, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York and discussed the developments in Sudan.
Good to meet UN Secretary General @antonioguterres in New York today afternoon.
Discussed the current developments in Sudan, G20 Presidency and Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/6ZRANljEtg
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 20, 2023
The fighting in Sudan must stop immediately.
I appeal for a #EidAlFitr ceasefire for at least 3 days, to allow civilians trapped in conflict zones to escape & seek medical treatment, food & other supplies.
This must be the first step in paving the way for a permanent ceasefire. pic.twitter.com/y4hDMOGLtU
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 20, 2023
Indian government is in continuous touch with its citizens stuck in Sudan, Jaishankar said.
Since you are the External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar I have appealed you for help.
If you are busy getting appalled please point us to the person who can help us bring our people back. https://t.co/B21Lndvxit
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) April 18, 2023
