Smoke billows as people gather to celebrate the fall of the Syrian government, in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.
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Officials of the Indian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus are safe and are in contact with Indians in the conflict-hit country where the government of Bashar Al-Assad fell to a militant uprising on Sunday (December 8, 2024).

“Our embassy continues to remain operational in Damascus, Syria. The embassy is in touch with all Indian nationals, and they are safe. The embassy remains available to assist Indian nationals in Syria,” said a source in the Ministry of External Affairs.

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Last week, the Ministry had said that India was following the developments in Syria “closely”, saying that around “90 Indian nationals” remain in the country.

Official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said on Friday, “Our Mission remains in close contact with our nationals for their safety and security.” Various UN agencies have 14 Indian nationals employed with them, he had said.