New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdul aziz Al Saud late last evening at 9.30 p.m.
According to an official release, the Prime Minister shared his deep concern about the safety and welfare of the approximately 4000 Indian citizens in Yemen. He also briefed the Saudi monarch on India's evacuation plan and requested the latter's support and cooperation in the evacuation of Indian citizens from Yemen.
The Saudi Arabian King recalled the strong and close relations between India and Saudi Arabia and assured Prime Minister of his full attention to the safety of Indians in Yemen and all possible assistance for their early and safe evacuation.
The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to His Majesty and conveyed his best wishes to His Majesty for a quick resolution of the challenges in the region and early restoration of peace and stability under his leadership. Prime Minister also reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening India's close relations with Saudi Arabia.
