Kerala-based Ann Tessa Joseph, one of the Indian crew members of a cargo
ship, seized by Iran, returned to India on Thursday18 April.“At the airport, Ms
Joseph was received by the Regional Passport Officer, Cochin,” the MEA
statement read.
The Indian deck cadet landed at the Cochin International Airport today
afternoon and was received by the Regional Passport Officer of Cochin..
The MEA also said “Indian Mission in Tehran remains seized of the matter
and is in touch with the remaining 16 Indian crew members of the container
vessel. The crew members are in good health and contact with their family members
in India,” the MEA added.
“The Indian Mission is also in touch with the Iranian authorities to
ensure the well-being of the remaining crew members of MSC Aries. Earlier,
External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar had spoken to his Iranian counterpart
Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian on the matter,” it stated further.