Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: In view of the ongoing crisis between Ukraine & Russia, Goa NRI Commissioner Narendra Sawaikar urged Union Minister for External Affairs S Jaishankar to seek help for the safe return of the Goans who desire to temporarily return till the situation is normalised.
“I am writing this letter to seek your help and assistance in the following matter of public importance. Many Goans are currently residing in Ukraine due to various
purposes including higher studies, and due to the ongoing tension between Russia and Ukraine, I have started receiving requests for help and assistance from them to return back to India,” Sawaikar said in the letter.
Further, he said that advisories have already been issued by the Ministry of External Affairs to Indians currently in Ukraine and our Indian Mission in Kyiy is currently handling the matter.
“Striking a note of urgency, the Government of India has recently asked the family members of Embassy officials in Ukraine as well as students and citizens whose stay is not vital, to leave the Eastern European nation amid it’s rising tensions with Russia,” he says.
He adds, “The Goans in Ukraine are in touch with this office as they are anxious to temporarily return till the situation normalises. I have already directed the Director for NRI Affairs, Government of Goa, to co-ordinate with our Indian mission in this regard. I request you for your co-operation and guidance in the matter,” Sawaikar said.
