Question : OPENING OF CONSULATES IN KERALA



(a) the present status of opening of Saudi Arabia and UAE Consulates in Kerala;

(b) whether locations have been identified for the said purpose;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of the services to be provided by these Consulates?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) There is no proposal of opening of a Consulate of Saudi Arabia in Kerala. Opening of a UAE Consular Office in Kerala is currently under discussion.

(b) No.

(c) & (d) Does not arise.