New Delhi: Quiet diplomacy by PM Narendra Modi appears to have led to the release of 500 Indian prisoners in the UAE ahead of Eid.
Acting on the PM’s instructions, ministry of external affairs was in touch with authorities in the UAE, which has emerged as a key ally for India Govt sources said the Modi govt had secured freedom of nearly 10,000 Indian nationals detained abroad over last decade. Announced on Friday, the gesture underscores the deepening ties between India and the Gulf nation.
Sources said several of these breakthroughs were made possible due to the personal rapport shared by Modi with global leaders. “These successful interventions underscore India’s growing global diplomatic stature and the Modi govt’s unwavering commitment to protecting Indian citizens abroad,” he added. The UAE has pardoned 2,783 Indian prisoners since 2014. Ahead of Eid and UAE National Day in 2024, 944 Indian prisoners received a pardon. In 2023, more than 700 Indian prisoners were pardoned. In 2022, 639 Indian prisoners were pardoned. Similarly, in 2019, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman ordered the release of 850 Indian prisoners.
