Published 22:33 IST, March 11th 2020

Coronavirus outbreak: 'Situation in Italy a cause of concern,' says MEA Jaishankar

Minister of External Affairs Jaishankar says that the situation in Italy is a cause of concern and necessary steps have been initiated by the government.

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Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday informed that necessary measures taken to reach out to Indian nationals stranded in Italy, amid increasing cases of coronavirus in Europe. He said that situation in Italy is a cause of concern and steps have been initiated by government.

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" situation in Italy is w emerging as a cause of concern. Steps in this regard have already been initiated. challenge is growing in Europe and we will have to respond accordingly", MEA Jaishankar said while addressing Parliament.

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Jaishankar furr applauded tireless efforts put in by various teams to ensure that Indians in Iran are safe and can return to India soon. He furr said that coronavirus challenge will require a focused and sustained effort from our part and assured to keep  house upraised of subsequent developments.

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"I'm confident that horable members of house will join me in commending efforts of our medical team,  officials of Indian embassy and consulate, Indian air force crew and all those in India who has worked tirelessly to ensure that our people in Iran are safe and can return expeditiously".

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22:33 IST, March 11th 2020