Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday praised the Indian Navy for their commendable job in evacuating stranded Indian citizens and foreign nationals from strife-torn Yemen.
"The Indian Navy has been doing a great job. Almost 3,000 Indians stranded in Yemen have been evacuated. The Indian nationals, including some foreigners, have been shifted without injury or a single loss of life," he said.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had on Sunday assured that all Indian nationals would be evacuated from Yemen.
"We shall evacuate all Indian nationals from Yemen. Nobody will be left behind for want of travel documents," she tweeted.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had yesterday confirmed that 488 Indians had been evacuated from Sana'a, while a further 182 were rescued from coastal town Ash Shihr.
This followed the rescue of 439 Indians by the Indian Navy's guided-missile destroyer INS Mumbai from Yemen's port city Aden earlier on Saturday.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app