MEA stated that Indian mission in Tehran is in contact with remaining 16 crew members

New Delhi:

Within the case concerning Indian crew aboard an Israeli-linked cargo ship seized by Iran, the Ministry of Exterior Affairs stated on Thursday that one of many 17 Indian crew members has safely returned to India and others are secure, including that they are going to be launched as soon as their contractual obligations are achieved.

“One woman who was there has returned. We had requested for consular entry for these 16 folks and we obtained that and our officers met them. Their well being is nice and there’s no downside of any variety on the ship. Regarding their return, there are some technicalities and contractual obligations. As soon as they’re completed, it can resolve their return,” MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal stated in a weekly press briefing on Thursday.

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— ANI (@ANI) April 25, 2024

This comes because the Iranian envoy to India, Iraj Elahi, has stated that the Indian nationals, crew members of MSC Aries, should not detained and that they’re free to go.

He stated after a lady cadet named Ann Tessa Joseph landed on the Cochin Worldwide airport, who was among the many 17 Indians onboard the container vessel MSC Aries.

“All of them are free to go. They aren’t detained. They’ll return India. They’re underneath command of the captain,” stated envoy Elahi in response to ANI.

The Indian deck cadet landed at Cochin Worldwide Airport afternoon and was obtained by the Regional Passport Officer of Cochin.

The Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) additionally added that the Indian mission in Tehran is in contact with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the container vessel.

“The crew members are in good well being and involved with their relations in India. Indian Mission can also be in contact with the Iranian authorities in guaranteeing the nicely being of the remaining crew members of MSC Aries,” it added. Earlier, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had spoken to his Iranian counterpart Overseas Minister Amir Abdollahian on the matter.

Lauding the efforts of the Indian embassy in Iran, Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated, “#ModiKiGuarantee all the time delivers”.”Nice work, @India_in_Iran. Glad that Ms. Ann Tessa Joseph has reached dwelling. #ModiKiGuarantee all the time delivers, at dwelling or overseas,” Jaishankar posted on X.

Notably, the cadet was launched after EAM Jaishankar earlier spoke together with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian within the wake of Iran’s direct assault on Israel on Saturday with missiles and drones that has stirred up tensions in West Asia.

The 2 leaders mentioned the prevailing scenario in West Asia, stressing that it is very important train restraint and return to diplomacy.

“Spoke to Iranian FM @Amirabdolahian this night. Took up the discharge of 17 Indian crew members of MSC Aries. Mentioned the present scenario within the area. Confused the significance of avoiding escalation, exercising restraint and returning to diplomacy. Agreed to stay in contact,” Jaishankar posted from his official X deal with.

The cargo ship was seized by Iran on April 13, with 17 Indian nationals onboardIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy seized the container ship close to the Strait of Hormuz, The Occasions of Israel reported, citing an Iranian information company.

The MSC Aries was final seen on April 12, crusing in direction of the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, in keeping with The Occasions of Israel.

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