New Delhi, April 7 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said it has facilitated the movement of thousands of Indian nationals from West Asia, amid the ongoing conflict.

Addressing an inter-ministerial press briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, " Our embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of 1862 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India. This includes 935 Indian students and 472 Indian fishermen."

He said, "The Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the developments in the Gulf and West Asia region. Our efforts remain focused on ensuring the safety, security, and welfare of the large Indian community in the region."

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