New Delhi, February 21: External Affairs Minister S M Krishna today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh against the backdrop of violent protests in Gulf, West Asian and North African regions which is home to lakhs of Indians.
Krishna is understood to have briefed Singh on the various steps taken by his Ministry to ensure safety and security of Indians living in these regions where civilian unrest is spreading.
The Prime Minister was briefed about the contingency plans of the ministry in case of any threat to the Indian population living in these regions, sources told PTI.
Yemen, Libya, Bahrain and Tunisia have been witnessing violent anti-government protests in the last few weeks.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao meanwhile said two meetings were held today and strategies could take shape over the next few days.
-Agencies