India also advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela and urged all those who are in that country to exercise extreme caution.
Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar. FILE PIC
India on Sunday voiced “deep concern” over the US capturing Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in a military operation, and said it is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in the oil-rich South American country.
In its first reaction to the unprecedented American action in Venezuela's capital, Caracas, early on Saturday, New Delhi also called for a peaceful resolution of the situation through dialogue to ensure stability in the region and reaffirmed its support for the well-being of the people of that country.
India also advised its nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela and urged all those who are in that country to exercise extreme caution.
“In view of recent developments in Venezuela, Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela,” the MEA said.
There are around 50 NRIs (non-resident Indians) and 30 PIOs (persons of Indian origin) in Venezuela, according to the embassy in Caracas.
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