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India Urges Dialogue in Venezuela Crisis, Issues Travel Advisory

India's Ministry of External Affairs has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and is closely monitoring the situation. The government has called upon all parties to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue to ensure regional stability. An advisory has been issued, urging Indian nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela and for those present to exercise extreme caution. The Indian Embassy in Caracas remains in contact with the community and has provided emergency contact details for assistance.

Key Points: India's Stance on Venezuela Crisis & Travel Advisory

  • India expresses deep concern
  • Calls for peaceful dialogue
  • Issues travel advisory for nationals
  • Embassy provides assistance
  • Monitoring evolving situation
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India expresses deep concern, calls for parties to return to dialogue in Venezuela crisis

India expresses deep concern over Venezuela, calls for peaceful dialogue, and issues a travel advisory for Indian nationals. Read the official statement.

India expresses deep concern, calls for parties to return to dialogue in Venezuela crisis
"India reaffirms its support to the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela. - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, January 4

The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday expressed deep concern at the developments in Venezuela.

The statement further said that they were closely monitoring the situation.

"Recent developments in Venezuela are a matter of deep concern. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation," the statement said.

India urged the involved parties to resort to dialogue and diplomacy.

"India reaffirms its support to the well-being and safety of the people of Venezuela. We call upon all concerned to address issues peacefully through dialogue, ensuring peace and stability of the region," as per the statement.

"The Embassy of India in Caracas is in contact with members of the Indian community and will continue to provide all possible assistance," the statement added.

On Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela amid the unfolding situation in the South American nation.

It also urged Indians currently in Venezuela to exercise extreme caution, remain in contact with the Indian Embassy in Caracas, and share an emergency helpline number for assistance.

"In view of recent developments in Venezuela, Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela. All Indians who are in Venezuela for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements, and remain in contact with the Embassy of India in Caracas through their email id: cons.caracas@mea.gov.in or the emergency phone number +58-412-9584288 (also for WhatsApp calls)," MEA said in a statement.

The advisory comes after Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured in Caracas and flown out of the country in a joint operation involving intelligence agencies and US law enforcement, leading to heightened tensions and uncertainty.

Earlier, Donald Trump said that Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who were captured in Caracas during a US military operation, have been indicted on charges of alleged "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" in the Southern District of New York, and will face trial.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Good to see India prioritizing the safety of Indians there. The emergency helpline number is crucial. Hope our embassy staff stays safe while helping others. The situation sounds very tense.
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Aman W
While I appreciate the call for peace, I wish our foreign policy was a bit more... assertive sometimes. The world watches how major powers act. Still, diplomacy first is our tradition.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see India's stance. The US operation to capture a sitting president is a huge deal. India's emphasis on dialogue and regional stability makes sense from a non-aligned perspective.
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Vikram M
Bhai, first worry about Indians there. How many of our people are in Venezuela? The advisory is the most important part. Family members must be worried. Hope everyone stays safe.
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Karthik V
This is a mess. A president captured by foreign forces? Sets a dangerous precedent. India is right to be concerned and call for peaceful resolution. The region doesn't need more instability.

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