India keeping a close watch on situation in Libya

New Delhi, Feb 22 (PTI) Government on Tuesday said it
is keeping a close watch on the situation in violence-hit
Libya where all Indians are safe.
"The situation is being closely-monitored by the
External Affairs Ministry and we are in constant touch with
the Ambassador there. I am happy to inform that all Indians
are safe in Libya," External Affairs Minister S M Krishna told
reporters outside the Indian Parliament.
The Minister said the mission in Libya was in constant
touch with Indian citizens there and "whatever needs to be
done, will be done."
Libya is witnessing a volatile situation in the wake
of unprecedented revolt against the 41-year rule of Libyan
leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Asked about the help being provided to workers there,
Krishna said, "We don't differentiate between 'mazdoors and
non-mazdoors' (labourers and non-labourers). Every Indian is
precious to us."
Overseas Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi said, "A
committee has already been formed to monitor the situation in
Libya and discussions are already on. We have assured our
citizens there through our Ambassador that whenever any
emergency arises, we will act." PTI ARU
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