AndhraNews.Net - MEA Statement on Indians being held in Iraq

New Delhi: August 3, 2004

"Last night, our Embassy in Baghdad issued a press release welcoming the discussions that have been underway between Sheikh Hisham Al-Dulaimi, Chairman of the National League of Iraqi Tribes Members and representatives of the Kuwait and Gulf Link Transport Company to resolve the hostage crisis. Appreciation was expressed towards the efforts made by both, representatives of the KGL Company and Sheikh Dulaimi, on humanitarian considerations, in pursuing negotiations. An appeal was made for the earliest possible release of the hostages to enable them to rejoin their anxious families in India.

Our current information is that the hostage takers have reconfirmed that Sheikh Dulaimi can continue to negotiate with KGL company on their behalf.

Any further development will be communicated to the media by the Crisis Management Group (CMG). "

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