New Delhi, March 30 -- India on Monday said that particular attention is being given to the welfare of Indian seafarers as the conflict in the Gulf region entered its second month.

A senior Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) officer assured that the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community in the region remains the utmost priority and added that MEA continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the region.

Addressing an interministerial briefing, Aseem Mahajan, Joint Secretary (Gulf) from the Ministry of External Affairs said that the Indian missions continue to provide support and assistance to Indian crew members on vessels across the region.

"Our missions are in continuous contact with the Indian crew members on...