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03/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/18/2024 23:09

PM replies to President of Republic of Bulgaria regarding rescue of hijacked Bulgarian ship “Ruen” by Indian Navy

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PM replies to President of Republic of Bulgaria regarding rescue of hijacked Bulgarian ship "Ruen" by Indian Navy

Posted On: 19 MAR 2024 10:33AM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has replied to the President of Republic of Bulgaria, Mr Rumen Radev regarding the Indian Navy rescuing a hijacked Bulgarian ship "Ruen" and its crew members including 7 Bulgarian citizens. The Prime Minister expressed appreciation and emphasized India's commitment to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"Appreciate your message President of Republic of Bulgaria. We are happy that 7 Bulgarian nationals are safe and will be returning home soon. India is committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region."

Appreciate your message President @PresidentOfBg . We are happy that 7 Bulgarian nationals are safe and will be returning home soon. India is committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region. https://t.co/nIUaY6UJjP

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 19, 2024

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