JAMMU, Jan 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said he has spoken to External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar to discuss the deteriorating situation in Iran and urged the Centre to ensure the safety of students and other residents from the Union Territory currently in the country.
In a post on X, Omar Abdullah said the External Affairs Minister briefed him on the prevailing ground situation and informed him about the measures being planned by the Ministry of External Affairs to address the emerging crisis.
The Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Dr Jaishankar for assuring him that all necessary steps would be taken to safeguard the lives and interests of students and other people from Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Iran.
Omar Abdullah said the J&K government remains deeply concerned about the wellbeing of its residents abroad and is closely monitoring developments related to the situation in Iran. He added that the administration is in constant coordination with the Centre to ensure timely assistance and protection for those affected.