New Delhi, March 31:Bahrain today assured India that it would ensure the safety and security of the 3.5-lakh strong Indian community in that country, which is witnessing wide-spread anti-government protests.
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmed Bin Mohamed Al-Khalifa met External Affairs Minister S M Krishna here and held discussions on issues of mutual interest, including recent developments in Bahrain and the region.
During the meeting, Shaikh Khalid conveyed the “firm assurance” of the Bahraini leadership about ensuring the safety and security of the Indian community and appreciated their contribution to the progress and development of Bahrain, an official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Krishna thanked his counterpart for this “reassurance” with regard to the Indian community’s well-being in Bahrain which is hit by anti-government protests.
–Agencies–