INDIAN COMMUNITY IN KUWAIT IS SAFE : CIVIL AVIATION SECRETARY
Indian community
in Kuwait is absolutely safe and life there is unaffected by the
conflict in Iraq. This was stated by the Civil Aviation Secretary
Shri K. Roy Paul here today. Shri Roy Paul, who was deputed by
the Government of India to take stock of the situation in Kuwait,
returned yesterday after paying a three-day visit. He said, during
the visit he met Kuwaiti authorities and thanked them for the
steps taken for the safety of the Indian community. He also met
the representatives of Indian community there and assured them
the Government of India will do everything it can to ensure their
safety.
Asked whether
the contingency plan to evacuate Indians from there will be implemented,
he said, we are not anticipating that kind of situation to arise.
Shri Roy Paul said, however, the Government is committed to ensure
the safety of our citizens. He said, Air India and Indian Airlines
are operating all their flights. Kuwait airport and Kuwait airspace
are both open.
The Secretary
clarified that the Rs.3,000 one way fare hike from Kuwait was
applicable only to the special flights, as the flights were going
empty from here. Now, the fare charged is normal.
