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India Thanks Seychelles for Rescuing 17 Indian Fishermen
Seventeen Indian fishermen were traveling on a fishing boat called IFB Sajira.
Their boat's engine stopped working at sea.
They were near Seychelles, an island country.
Seychelles helped rescue the fishermen and their boat.
India thanked the government of Seychelles for the help.
India called the assistance quick and life-saving.
The two countries said the rescue showed their friendship.
The fishermen were helped to stay safe.
India thanked Seychelles for helping 17 Indian fishermen in distress.
The fishermen were aboard the fishing boat IFB Sajira.
The boat suffered an engine failure in the high seas.
The incident occurred off the coast of Seychelles.
India described Seychelles' response as swift and life-saving assistance.
- Who
- Seventeen Indian fishermen were assisted by the government of Seychelles.
- What
- Seychelles provided swift assistance after the fishermen's boat suffered an engine failure.
- Where
- In the high seas off the coast of Seychelles.
- When
- India expressed its gratitude on Thursday.
- Why
- The boat's engine failed, creating a situation requiring assistance to protect the fishermen's safety.
Key facts
- Fishermen assisted
- 17 Indian fishermen
- Fishing boat
- IFB Sajira
- Problem
- Engine failure
- Location
- High seas off the coast of Seychelles
- Rescuing country
- Seychelles
- India's response
- India expressed gratitude for Seychelles' swift and life-saving assistance.
- Indian official
- External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
Quotes
Randhir Jaiswal
External Affairs Ministry spokesperson
“Government of India expresses gratitude to the Government of Seychelles for its swift and life-saving assistance to 17 Indian fishermen aboard IFB Sajira, which suffered an engine failure in the high seas off the coast of Seychelles.”
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“This timely assistance reflects the close and enduring bonds of friendship between India and Seychelles, and our shared commitment to the safety and well-being of our people.”
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