“The Government of India attaches high priority to the issue of Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners in Pakistan’s custody and has urged the Government of Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of all Indian prisoners, including fishermen who remain in Pakistan’s custody,” the MEA said in a statement.
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A total of 48 Pakistani fishermen and 19 Pakistani civilian prisoners, who had completed their sentences, were repatriated on Tuesday via Attari/Wagah border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
“The Government of India attaches high priority to the issue of Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners in Pakistan’s custody and has urged the Government of Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of all Indian prisoners, including fishermen who remain in Pakistan’s custody,” the MEA said in a statement.
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Earlier on July 1, India had asked Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 159 Indian fishermen and civilian prisoners, who have completed their sentence.
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“In addition, Pakistan has been asked to provide immediate consular access to the 26 civilian prisoners and fishermen in Pakistan’s custody, who are believed-to-be-Indian and have not been provided consular access so far,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said in a statement.
Pakistan has been requested to ensure the safety, security and welfare of all Indian and believed-to-be-Indian civilian prisoners and fishermen, pending their release and repatriation to India.
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