India in action for the safety of Indians trapped in Sudan, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Egyptian counterpart Shoukry

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has discussed the relevant situation in Sudan with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. S Jaishankar has given information in this regard by tweeting. India’s External Affairs Minister tweeted that he just discussed the situation in Sudan with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. His assessments and insights are of great value, as well as his very helpful attitude, Jaishankar said, adding that it has been agreed to remain in close contact with the Egyptian Foreign Minister. Meanwhile, fighting continued in Khartoum for a sixth day as a second ceasefire attempt failed.

The Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary force agreed to a 24-hour cease-fire the previous day, but have not followed through. The latest situation in Sudan has also created difficulties for India. The security crisis of more than three thousand Indians has deepened in this fight. The Indian Embassy in Sudan’s capital Khartoum is also trapped in the area of ​​heavy fighting. In such a situation, the officers and staff of the embassy have to work from home. Due to corrosion, the means of electricity and communication are also limited.

Fighting in Sudan began on April 15 and so far at least 185 people, including one Indian, have been reported killed, while over 1,800 have been injured. Government sources said in New Delhi that India is coordinating with various countries to ensure the safety of Indian nationals in Sudan. These countries include America, Britain and Saudi Arabia.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar discussed the concerning situation in Sudan with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry.

“Deeply value his assessments and insights, as also his very helpful attitude. Agreed to remain in close touch,” EAM Dr S Jaishankar pic.twitter.com/8Jclg07zYm

— ANI (@ANI) April 20, 2023