India urging Libya to open Tripoli airport for its flights

India has urged the Libyan authorities to open up Tripoli airport for its flights so that air evacuation could take place.
The developments came as 'Scotia Prince', the ferry ship hired by India to evacuate stranded Indians in Libya began sailing towards restive Benghazi.
Speaking to ANI, Secretary (East) Lata Reddy said: " We are urging Libyan authorities to make arrangements for our flights to land in Tripoli airport, we have flights on standby here and they can leave once these arrangements are confirmed."
"Very large number of foreign nationals are trying to leave Tripoli at the moment, clearances are taking time, our Ambassador is personally seeking these clearances at the earliest possible time and we hope to began air operation at that time," she added.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, evacuation is being arranged by sea and air.
'Scotia Prince' a chattered passenger ferry with capacity to seat 1200 persons, has reached Egypt and is to sail for Benghazi to evacuate stranded Indian nationals from Libya.
Ministry of External Affairs personnel and a medical team will be on board to assist the evacuees.
24/02/11 ANI/Sify

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