New Delhi

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar briefed the Consultative Committee of Parliament (CCP) on External Affairs on Thursday on the government's efforts for evacuation of Indian nationals stranded in war-hit Ukraine.

"Just completed a MEA consultative committee meeting on developments in Ukraine. A good discussion on the strategic and humanitarian aspects of the issue. Strong and unanimous message of support for efforts to bring back all Indians from Ukraine," he tweeted.

Just completed a MEA consultative committee meeting on developments in Ukraine.

A good discussion on the strategic and humanitarian aspects of the issue.

Strong and unanimous message of support for efforts to bring back all Indians from Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/QU6I7wtr6d

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) March 3, 2022

In another tweet, he wrote, "A national consensus on the importance of dialogue and diplomacy. Thank all members for their participation."

According to sources, Jaishankar gave a presentation about evacuation efforts and the current situation in Ukraine to the committee members.

The government is ramping up its efforts to bring back the Indian nationals stranded in Ukraine. A total of 17,000 Indian nationals have left Ukraine since the advisories were issued and flights under 'Operation Ganga' have been increased to facilitate the evacuation of remaining students stranded in Ukraine.