New Delhi: On Tuesday, the Indian government issued advisory to its citizens in Myanmar, urging them to refrain from non-essential travel due to the increasing violence between anti-junta groups and government forces.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recommended that Indians residing in Myanmar register with the Embassy of India in Yangon.
Arindam Bagchi, the MEA spokesperson, conveyed this advisory on platform X, emphasising the need for Indian nationals in Myanmar to exercise caution and abstain from unnecessary travel.
“In view of the evolving security situation in Myanmar, all Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel. Those already living in Myanmar are advised to take precautions and avoid travel to the regions affected by violence,” the advisory read.
“We are deeply concerned with such incidents close to our border. Our position on the ongoing situation in Myanmar is very clear. We want secession of the violence and restitution situation or resolution of the situation through constructive dialogue. We reiterate our call for the return of peace, stability, and democracy in Myanmar,” Bagchi had said.
A number of Myanmar nationals fled from their country following the recent airstrike by the Myanmar army in the bordering areas of the country. More than 26,000 from Myanmar’s Rakhine state have been displaced since Monday after fresh fighting between Myanmar Armed Forces (MAF) and the Arakan Army (AA) according to the United Nations.
