New Delhi, March 24 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted extensive efforts made by the Government of India to facilitate the return of Indian nationals from the Gulf and West Asia amid regional airspace closures and flight restrictions.

Addressing an interministerial briefing, Aseem R. Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) in the MEA, provided a detailed breakdown of current flight operations. "Today, around 85 flights are expected to operate from airports in the UAE to India. Flights continue to operate from Oman and Saudi Arabia to India," Mahajan stated, noting that despite the volatile situation, key corridors remain functional.

While some routes remain stable, others have required significant coordination with...