Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and Northeastern region development G. Kishan Reddy said on Monday that connectivity has been established with far flung areas in the war torn Ukraine in an effort to get the stranded Indian students and nationals home safe and sound by the Central government.
“We understand the parents’ anxiety and request them to extend cooperation with the Centre as every effort is being made, irrespective of the expenses involved, in ensuring a safe passage to their wards through the neighbouring countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has personally talked to the leaders of not only Russia and Ukrain but also those of Poland, Romania and surrounding countries seeking help in evacution,” he told, the media here.
The Minister sought to point out that it was always going to be a ‘tough task’ to move out civilians from war torn zones and the Indian embassy in Ukrain was a “small” one with limited staff. Nevertheless, the Centre has pressed into service experienced and retired diplomats, who had earlier served in the area, to speak to the governments concerned for ensuring that the Indian citizens are moved out quickly.
