New Delhi, April 6 -- External Affairs Ministry (EAM) Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan on Monday said that India is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Gulf and West Asia region, stressing that the safety and welfare of Indian nationals remains the top priority.

Addressing an inter-ministerial briefing here, Mahajan said, "The Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the Gulf and the West Asia region. Ensuring the safety, security and welfare of the large Indian community in the region remains our highest priority."

He highlighted that a dedicated special control room in the Ministry is operational for Indians abroad.

"To support Indian nationals and their families, a d...