Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday spoke to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar over the safety of Kashmiri students pursuing education in Iran.
He said the Union Minister assured that the ministry is in close contact with their counterparts in Iran, and will take all necessary steps for the safety and wellbeing of students in Iran.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) Omar said: “Just spoke to @DrSJaishankar regarding the situation in Iran, particularly the welfare & safety of Kashmiri students in the country. The Hon Minister assured me that @MEAIndia is in close contact with their counterparts in Iran & will take all necessary steps to safeguard all Indian students in Iran”.
Earlier in the day, Omar said, “I’m in touch with @MEAIndia regarding the evolving situation in Iran, particularly with regard to the students from Kashmir in Tehran, Shiraz, Qom & other cities. They, in turn, are in close contact with the authorities in Iran”.
“A decision to evacuate, if necessary, will be taken based on the ground situation keeping the safety & security of these students as the primary consideration. We will keep everyone informed as the situation develops,” he said.
“As a parent I assure all the concerned parents of my government’s close & continuous attention to this important developing situation,” the CM further said.