Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar has said a big thing regarding the security of about 1 crore Indians living in Gulf countries. He said that activities related to Iran are not only a threat to the peace of the region, but can also affect the lives of Indians working there. India and Israel are in constant touch with each other on this matter and are closely monitoring the situation because investors and economic growth depend on a safe environment.
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What did the Israeli ambassador say about security and economic projects?
According to Ambassador Reuven Azar, it is very important to eliminate threats related to Iran to maintain stability in the Gulf region. He stressed that Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons and missiles are destabilizing the entire region. This could have a negative impact on the security of the 10 million or 1 crore Indian expatriates living there. The Ambassador also pointed out that big projects like the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) can be successful only when the environment there is safe. According to him, major economic changes are not possible without peace and Israel’s goal is to completely eliminate these threats.
What steps did the Government of India and Prime Minister Modi take on the security of Indians?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed in the Lok Sabha that the current situation in West Asia is a big challenge for India. For the government, the safety of one crore Indians living in the Gulf is of paramount importance and every possible effort is being made for this. The Government of India has made the following arrangements to help the migrants:
24-hour control rooms and emergency helplines have been set up in Indian missions. The Prime Minister has spoken to top leaders of Gulf countries who have assured the safety of Indians. So far, about 3,75,000 Indians have returned home safely. Talks are going on at the diplomatic level for the safe movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
What warning have experts given regarding the situation in the Gulf?
Experts believe that if this tension increases further, it will be an impossible task to evacuate such a large number of Indians from the Gulf countries. The Ministry of External Affairs is also continuously appealing to all parties to maintain peace and resolve issues through dialogue. Experts say that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz could be dangerous for the entire world’s trade and energy supply. At present, Indian embassies have advised the people living there to remain alert and keep in touch with the local authorities.