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Initiate diplomatic measures to secure release of 651 TN fishermen stranded in Iran : Stalin urges EAM

Chennai, June 24 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today evening urged External
Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar to initiate diplomatic measures to secure the release
of 651 TN fishermen stranded in strife-torn Iran.
In a Demi-Official to Dr Jaishankar he requested him to take immediate diplomatic measures to
facilitate the safe return of Tamil Nadu fishermen stranded in Iran by establishing contacts with
them and ascertain their well-being.
He also urged the EAM for swift intervention in this humanitarian matter which would bring the
much needed relief to the affected fishermen and their families.
"I wish to urgently draw your attention to the plight of Indian fishermen who are stranded in Iran
due to the ongoing tensions and operational challenges in West Asia", Mr Stalin said.
The Chief Minister said it was ascertained that 651 fishermen from Tamil Nadu belonging to the districts of Kanniyakumari (498), Tirunelveli (78), Thoothukudi (72), and Ramanathapuram (3)
are currently in Iran.
They are facing considerable hardship due to the escalation of conflict in the region, and they
are not able to return to Tamil Nadu, he pointed out, saying, their families back home are in
deep distress, lacking information about their safety and awaiting any news of their return.
Due to the precarious situation prevailing in the region, the fishermen and their distressed
families are seeking support to facilitate their repatriation to India, he said.
"The swift intervention of the Ministry of External Affairs in this humanitarian matter would bring immense relief to the affected individuals and their families", Mr Stalin said and urged Dr Jaishankar to take immediate diplomatic measures to establish contact with the stranded fishermen, to ascertain their well-being and to facilitate their safe return to India.
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