New Delhi, April 22 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday underscored India's proactive stance toward the evolving security situation in the Gulf and West Asia.

Joint Secretary (Gulf) Assem Mahajan, in the Inter-Ministerial briefing, detailed a robust multi-agency response designed to ensure the safety and welfare of millions of Indian nationals residing and working in the region.

At the heart of the government's strategy is a Special Control Room established within the MEA in New Delhi. Operating 24/7, this hub serves as the primary point of contact for distressed nationals and their families.

The control room is synchronising efforts with Indian embassies and consulates across the Middle East. Diplomatic missions are...