The Indian Navy successfully conducted a rescue operation to free the crew of the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Ruen, including seven Bulgarian nationals. The operation was carried out by the sailors of INS Kolkata, an Indian Navy destroyer. The vessel had been hijacked by Somali pirates in December, with 17 sailors onboard, including two Bulgarians and 15 other sailors. Bulgarian officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President Rumen Radev, expressed their gratitude towards the Indian Navy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the successful operation and the safe return of the Bulgarian nationals. Prime Minister Modi responded, appreciating the Bulgarian President's message and reiterating India's commitment to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean.
Prime Minister @narendramodi appreciated Bulgarian President Rumen Radev for expressing gratitude to the Indian Navy for successfully carrying out a rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship. https://t.co/XRlvtaif1H
AKASHVANI PRESENTS #morningnews Bulgarian President Rumen Radev thanks India for rescuing its citizens from hijacked ship, MV Rouen. https://t.co/CXuQlVKWRv
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweets, "Appreciate your message President of Bulgaria. We are happy that 7 Bulgarian nationals are safe and will be returning home soon. India is committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean… https://t.co/I8vzsw2hpI https://t.co/9pA60LRexD
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has expressed his gratitude to the #IndianNavy for successfully carrying out a rescue operation on the hijacked Bulgarian ship, MV Rouen. President Radev thanked the Indian Navy for rescuing its crew, including seven Bulgarian citizens.… https://t.co/scrIgHAbPk
"My sincere gratitude to PM @narendramodi for the brave action of 🇮🇳Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship “Ruen” and its crew, including 7 Bulgarian citizens," posts President of the Republic of Bulgaria Rumen Radev (@PresidentOfBg). https://t.co/mSQBkUO2Fj
"My sincere gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for the brave action of Indian Navy rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian ship “Ruen” and its crew, including 7 Bulgarian citizens," tweets President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev. https://t.co/YoJg3oEfIm
The sailors of INS Kolkata, an Indian Navy destroyer, saved to 2 Bulgarian sailors today. The Bulgarians were taken hostage together with 15 other sailors when Somali pirates hijacked the bulk carrier MV Ruen in December. Bulgaria has thanked India for the operation. 🇮🇳🇧🇬 https://t.co/rbxBGZyY2T
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Thanks Indian Navy For Rescuing Hijacked Vessel https://t.co/mMHYq2QTEu https://t.co/3qvQf8UKde
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria tweets, "I express my gratitude to the Indian Navy for the successful operation to rescue the hijacked vessel Ruen & its crew members, including 7 BG nationals. Thank you for support &great effort.… https://t.co/qcr7toCBGr