India Aids Return of Nationals from Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions
India facilitates return of five nationals from Lebanon amid rising tensions
The Economic Times
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The Indian Embassy in Beirut has successfully facilitated the return of five Indian nationals amid escalating tensions in Lebanon. The embassy expressed gratitude to Lebanese authorities for their support, while ongoing regional conflicts, including recent Israeli airstrikes, continue to pose risks.
- 01Five Indian nationals returned to India with embassy assistance.
- 02The Indian Embassy thanked Lebanese authorities for their cooperation.
- 03Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh met with Lebanese security officials for community welfare discussions.
- 04Tensions in the region persist due to recent Israeli airstrikes.
- 05The embassy remains committed to aiding Indian nationals in Lebanon.
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The Indian Embassy in Beirut has successfully facilitated the return of five Indian nationals to India, thanking Lebanese authorities for their support in ensuring a smooth exit. This development comes amid rising tensions in Lebanon, highlighted by recent Israeli airstrikes that resulted in casualties. Indian Ambassador Noor Rahman Sheikh has been actively engaging with local authorities to discuss the welfare of the Indian community and bilateral cooperation. Earlier, in March, a charter flight helped 177 Indian nationals return to Delhi, marking the embassy's ongoing commitment to assist its citizens abroad. The situation remains precarious, with reports of violence despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.
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The return of Indian nationals highlights the embassy's role in ensuring the safety of its citizens amid regional instability.
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