RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1956
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.12.2019
OPENING OF NEW CONSULATES OF SAUDI ARABIA AND THE US
1956. SHRI K. K. RAGESH:
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether the proposals for opening more consulates of Saudi Arabia and the US in various States are under consideration;
(b) if so, the details of the States and respective cities in which opening of consulates are considered;
(c) if so, whether any steps have been taken in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
[SHRI V. MURALEEDHARAN]
(a) There are no pending proposals with the Government from Saudi Arabia and the US to open new consulates in India.
(b) to (d) Does not arise.
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