Amid Qatar Crisis, Gulf Countries Promise That Indian Workers Will Remain Safe In The Region

The Gulf countries have assured India that all the Indian workers in the region will remain safe amid the ongoing tussle between Saudi Arabia and Qatar. There were fears that the current crisis may adversely affect the Indians living in Gulf countries, however, this assurance brings a sigh of relief for them.

reuters/representational image

India also said that the countries should resolve their differences through dialogue.

"We are closely following the emerging situation in the Gulf region in the wake of the recent decision by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and some other countries to break diplomatic relations with the State of Qatar," the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement.

"We are of the view that all parties should resolve their differences through a process of constructive dialogue and peaceful negotiations based on well-established international principles of mutual respect, sovereignty and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries," it said.

reuters/representational image

Indians, at 6,30,000, comprise the largest expatriate community in gas-rich Qatar which is by size a small nation.

The statement said India was closely monitoring the situation in the Gulf and was also in regular contact with the regional countries.

reuters/representational image

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Doha has also issued an advisory to expatriate Indians in the Gulf country asking to them to remain updated about the developments and not to believe in rumours.

reuters/representational image

On Monday, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain and Egypt cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar on allegations of supporting terrorism, including the Muslim Brotherhood. Yemen, Libya, the Maldives and Jordan also took similar steps.