During his four-day official visit to India, which ends today – 13 July - the Hon. Al-Mekhlafi met with his Indian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj, on Tuesday 11; during their courteous and prolonged talks, the Indian minister expressed his government's concern for the security and well-being of Fr Uzhunnalil and confirmed the availability of Indian diplomacy to assist Yemeni authorities to secure the "safe and timely release" of the Salesian priest.
The Salesian Congregation, who continues to follow Fr Uzhunnalil's story closely, renews the invitation to pray for him, his family, and his release.
