The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday the government was making all efforts to secure the early release of Indian sailors who were onboard the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-flagged ship Rwabee that has been seized by Houthis. In a statement, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said all the seven Indian crew members on the seized ship were safe. The ship was seized by the Houthi rebels off the port of Hodeidah (Yemen) on January 2, the ministry said. Indian sailors on the UAE flagged ship Rwabee seized by the Houthis are safe. India is concerned at the recent intensification of fighting in Yemen and hopes that all parties will come to the negotiating table to find a peaceful resolution to the Yemen issue,” the MEA added in the statement.

Source: Hindustan Times January 12, 2022 03:45 UTC