AIMSA and FAIMA Appreciate Indian Embassy's Role in Relocating Medical Students from Tehran
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New Delhi, March 3 (NationPress) The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) along with the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) has publicly thanked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Iran for facilitating the relocation of Indian medical students from Tehran to a more secure environment amidst the rising tensions in the area.
Dr. Mohammad Momin Khan, Vice President of AIMSA and FAIMA Doctors Association, confirmed that Indian medical students previously in Tehran have been safely moved to the relatively safer city of Qom by the Indian Embassy.
He stated, "Due to the ongoing conflicts in Iran, our Indian medical students have been successfully relocated to Qom, arriving safely this morning, with others continuing to arrive. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Iran for prioritizing the safety of Indian nationals during this critical time."
The associations are actively communicating with both the students and embassy officials to keep track of the situation and to ensure that all remaining students are transitioned to secure locations promptly.
In the lead-up to this, student organizations had called upon the government to take immediate action for the evacuation of Indian students studying in Iran due to the escalating security risks.
Nasir Khuehami, National Convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, had formally urged the Centre to focus on the safety of Indian students and to facilitate their evacuation if circumstances deteriorate further.
The associations reiterated their request for ongoing collaboration between the MEA and Indian missions worldwide to protect students pursuing medical education abroad, particularly in regions affected by conflict.
They also encouraged students and their families to stay in touch with the embassy and adhere to official guidance until stability is restored.