Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday sought the intervention of the exterior affairs ministry in search of the secure return of Indian nationals together with three from the state who’re onboard a seized Israel-linked cargo ship within the gulf area.
Vijayan wrote a letter to Union Exterior Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar right this moment sharing the considerations of the Kerala authorities over the welfare and security of the crew members of the ship MSC Aries, which was seized by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards close to the Strait of Hormuz.
As per reviews, three among the many crew, particularly Sumesh, P V Dhanesh and Syamnath have been confirmed to be natives of Kerala.
“As you’re conscious, the ship’s seizure has precipitated nice concern, particularly for the households and family members of the crew members. Our collective goal at this level of time is the secure repatriation of all our nationals together with these from Kerala, again to India with none delay.
“Given the geopolitical state of affairs surrounding this incident, I urge speedy intervention and decisive motion by diplomatic channels,” Vijayan mentioned within the letter.
Official sources on Friday mentioned India has referred to as on Iranian authorities by diplomatic channels, each in Tehran and Delhi, to make sure the welfare and early launch of the 17 Indian crew members of the cargo ship ‘MSC Aries’.
The MSC (Mediterranean Delivery Firm) mentioned it’s working carefully with related authorities for the well-being of 25 crew members and the return of the vessel.
