The Russian Embassy sent six notes to the Indian Foreign Ministry due to the arrest of a ship with Russians
Quick Look
- The Russian Embassy sent six notes verbales to the Indian Foreign Ministry due to the arrest of a ship with Russians.
- Diplomats are seeking the release of citizens and have repatriated the senior mechanic for medical reasons.
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Why It Matters
The Russian Embassy in India is interacting with local authorities in connection with the arrest of a ship carrying Russians.
Brief retelling from RIA II
The Russian Embassy sent six notes verbales to the Indian Foreign Ministry in connection with the arrest of a ship with Russians on board.
The Ambassador discussed the issue of the ship's arrest at a meeting with the Indian Deputy Foreign Minister and wrote to the Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways requesting his personal intervention.
With the assistance of the Consulate General, the ship's chief engineer was repatriated for medical reasons.
MOSCOW, October 3 - RIA Novosti. The Russian Embassy sent six notes verbales to the Indian Foreign Ministry in connection with the arrest of the ship with Russians on board, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told RIA Novosti.
“The embassy sent six notes verbales to the Indian Foreign Ministry alone; the Russian ambassador discussed this issue at a meeting with the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of India, Vikram Misri, and also wrote to the Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways with a request for personal intervention,” she indicated.
“With the assistance of the Consulate General, the ship’s chief engineer was repatriated for medical reasons,” she added.
Open Questions
- What is the reason for the arrest of the ship?
- How many Russian citizens are on board?
