India closely monitoring security situation in Afghanistan, says MEA after evacuation of staff from Kandahar
NEW DELHI : After India evacuated staff posted in its consulate in Kandahar in view of the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday said safety and security of Indian personnel is paramount, adding that the consulate general has not been closed in the war-torn country.
“India is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in Afghanistan. The safety and security of our personnel is paramount,” the foreign ministry has said in a statement.
“The Consulate General of India in Kandahar has not been closed. However, due to the intense fighting near Kandahar city, India-based personnel have been brought back for the time being,” MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a statement.
MEA closely monitoring security situation in Afghanistan; safety of Indians paramount
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Kandahar consulate evacuation is temporary: India
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PM Modi made it possible that empowered women lead country: Meenakshi Lekhi
NEW DELHI: Meenakshi Lekhi, the second-term MP of Bharatiya Janata Party’s from Delhi, assumed office as Union Minister of State (MoS) for the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday.
The Ministry of External Affairs now has three MOS – V Muraleedharan, Meenakshi Lekhi and Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh.
Lekhi said, “On behalf of all friends, I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, party chief and the entire team that they prioritised meritocracy and hard work and gave positions to everyone. India has been brought not only on the maps but also in the ministries.”