S Jaishankar meets families of students stranded in Iran

Srinagar : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the families of the students stranded in Iran due to Covid-19. The Minister assured them that their wards will be brought back from Iran very soon.

The meeting assumes significance as the parents of these students have been appealing Government of India to lift their wards from Iran due to the ongoing coronavirus scare.

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Minister said that various efforts shall be taken to reduce the import duty on fruits, which is being imposed on such exports by the foreign countries especially Bangladesh. He said that such a move will largely benefit the apple growers of Kashmir which constitutes the major chunk of apple production.

The minister also visited Passport Seva Kendra in Baramulla.