With Islamist rebels making advances in Syria, India Friday mentioned it’s intently following the scenario.
“We have now taken observe of the latest escalation in combating within the north of Syria. We’re intently following the scenario. There are about 90 Indian nationals in Syria, together with 14 who’re working in varied UN organisations,” mentioned Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Exterior Affairs.
“… Our mission stays in shut contact with our nationals for his or her security and safety,” he mentioned, in response to a query at his weekly media briefing.
The rebels have nearly taken management of the central Syrian metropolis of Homs.
