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'Situation in Sudan tense; focusing on safety of Indians'

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet the UN Secretary-General in New York on the situation in Sudan

FP Staff|Apr 20, 2023, 17:06:21 IST

New Delhi: The ground situation in Sudan is very "tense," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, adding that it is in touch with various countries with a key focus on ensuring the safety of Indians in the violence-hit country.MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India is keeping a close watch on developments in Sudan.He said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet the UN Secretary-General in New York on the situation in Sudan.The safety and security of the Indians is our key focus, Bagchi said.When asked whether India is looking at evacuating the Indians in Sudan, he said some plans are being worked out but it will depend on the ground situation.(With inputs from PTI)Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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