Why India’s Odesa consulate took years to reopen after shutting in 1999?
- India’s decision to open a consulate in Odesa, a major port city in southern Ukraine, took years due to diplomatic and strategic considerations.
- Odesa’s location on Ukraine’s Black Sea coast makes it important for India’s diplomatic, commercial and maritime interests.
- India had earlier operated a consulate in Odesa, which was established in 1962 but closed in 1999.
- The move reflects India’s long-standing engagement with Ukraine and its efforts to expand its diplomatic presence in the country.
Source: scroll.in
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