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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
I P Singh | TNN

Embassy officials hold meeting with Jalandhar DC to discuss ways to assist US citizens in distress

JALANDHAR: Chief of American Citizens Services at US Embassy in New Delhi Kelly Landry called on Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar to discuss the ways in which the embassy can assist the US citizens in distress.

She also shared contact information of the citizens' services in the US Embassy where citizens in distress were urged to contact without any hesitation. "Any US citizen in distress should feel free to contact the embassy at contact number 11-24198000 or through email at ACSND@state.gov," she said.

Divulging the details, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori said that the delegation of US Officials including Chief of American Citizens Services Kelly Landry and Special Consular Services Specialist Suresh K Madan, met him to discuss the ways in which distressed US citizens could be assisted promptly. The DC further reiterated the administrations' resolve to assist or help such foreign citizens who are facing any sort of trouble in the district. He said that apart from contacting the U.S. Embassy directly, such a person could also contact the Jalandhar administration and best possible help would be provided to them within a short span of time.

The DC further mentioned that the district administration was duty bound to protect the rights of foreign citizens who were staying in Jalandhar and no stone would be left unturned in ensuring their safety and security by the administration. He also assured the embassy officials of fulsome support to protect its citizens on a priority basis if any matter in this regard comes to his knowledge.

Meanwhile, the detailed deliberations were held between the officials of both sides to further formulate the elaborate mechanism to reach out such distressed US citizens and assist them in the best possible way. The DC said that the district administration would be working as a bridge between the US embassy and its citizens in need.

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