New Delhi (NVI): India is awaiting China’s response to it’s request to evacuate its nationals from the Hubei province in two flights, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said.
India has been conducting a regular review on the situation arising out of the outbreak of novel coronavirus in China.
Meanwhile, the government have been able to establish contact with over 600 Indians across the Hubei province and are individually ascertaining their willingness to be repatriated, Raveesh Kumar said.
The spokesperson also said, “We have put out regular updates on the arrangements which are being made.”
“You are aware that we have made a formal request to the government of China for bringing back Indian nationals from the Hubei province in two flights. We are awaiting for the necessary approval from the Chinese side. We hope this will be granted soon,” he added.
The Mission in Beijing is working round-the-clock on the ground to work out the necessary logistics. Arrangements are being put in place for people to travel to the airport.
“We remain committed to the safety and well-being of our nationals abroad. We appreciate the support extended by the Government of China and other Ministries in the Government of India in putting this process together,” MEA spokesperson further added.
