MEA Explains India's Deportation Verification Protocol for Nationals

Responding to queries about the deportation of Indian nationals, Jaiswal outlined the government's standard verification procedure. Although he did not have immediate figures for recent returns, he reaffirmed India's policy of accepting citizens whose nationality is officially verified.

"Regarding deportation, I don't have an exact figure, but as I have told you before, as and when we receive a request and if the person happens to be an Indian national, that is verified by us. If the verification certifies that the person is of our nationality, then we take the person back," Jaiswal said during a media briefing.

He added that updated figures on Indian nationals recently deported from the United States would be shared later. He had previously provided similar data to reporters.

On regional cooperation, Jaiswal briefly referred to upcoming diplomatic engagements involving the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD).

"In regard to QUAD, I shall keep you updated with developments in Manila pertaining to the QUAD," he said.

Addressing international financial security, Jaiswal highlighted India's participation in the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) plenary and working group meetings held in Paris.

"We participated in the FATF plenary meeting and working group meetings, which were held in Paris. FATF discusses several issues pertaining to illicit financing," he said.

He added that India's participation aimed to strengthen global cooperation against money laundering, terror financing and proliferation financing.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Manila from November 16 to 18 to attend the 23rd ASEAN-India Summit and the 21st East Asia Summit.

During a special MEA briefing, Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon outlined the Prime Minister's schedule and key engagements during the visit.

Tandon said PM Modi would attend a dinner hosted by Philippine President Bongbong Marcos for visiting dignitaries ahead of the ASEAN-India Summit and the East Asia Summit.

The Prime Minister will participate in both summit engagements and hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders on the sidelines.

The Philippines is expected to host at least 19 leaders from countries and global institutions during the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.

Following the ASEAN-India Summit, PM Modi will also participate in the 21st East Asia Summit process.