PM Modi reviews Sudan situation, asks officials to prepare contingency plan to evacuate Indians

New Delhi, April 21

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to review the security situation in Sudan via video-conferencing. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Ambassador of India to Sudan and several other senior officials were present at the briefing. 

During the meeting, PM Modi assessed the most recent developments in Sudan and received a first-hand report of the conditions on the ground, with specific focus on the safety of over 3,000 Indian citizens presently located throughout the country.

The Prime Minister expressed his condolences on the passing away of an Indian national who tragically fell victim to a stray bullet last week, said an official news release.

He instructed all relevant officials to remain vigilant, closely monitoring developments and continuously evaluating the safety of Indian nationals in Sudan and extending them all possible assistance. The Prime Minister further directed the preparation of contingency evacuation plans, accounting for the rapidly shifting security landscape and the viability of various options.

The Prime Minister also emphasised the importance of maintaining close communication with neighbouring countries in the region, as well as those with significant numbers of citizens in Sudan, said the release.