New Zealanders who are currently still stranded in India
will need assistance trying to return home, National’s
spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Gerry Brownlee
says.
“We have Kiwis who are in India who are
running the risk of being without medication, money and
being evicted from hotels.
“India has had growing
unrest since issue of their curfew. There has been an
increase in crime and violence which is making an already
worrying situation that much worse.
“The Government
has announced a mercy flight from Peru but with over 3000
Kiwis currently spread over Asia, only having one flight
will not solve the problem for people stranded in
India.
“Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has
issued the advice to “shelter in place”. This advice
provides no practical help. I would encourage MFAT to look
at every possibility for bringing Kiwis home.
“Our
responsibility should not just stop at those within New
Zealand but extend to include those who are desperately
trying to return back to their families and loved
ones.”
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