Question : ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSULATES



(a) whether the Government propose to initiate steps for the establishment of consulates of foreign missions in Kerala; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI JASWANT SINGH)

(a) Sir, as per established diplomatic practice, proposal to set up a Consulate in any part of India has to be mooted by the concerned foreign government to the Government of India.

(b) Does not arise.