Dean of Diplomatic Corps takes up air pollution issue with MEA

November 17, 2017 22:38

The Dean of Diplomatic Corps, who represents the voice of over 150 foreign missions in India, today conveyed concerns to the external affairs ministry over the city's air pollution and its adverse impact on health of the diplomats and their families.

Frank Hans Dannenberg Castellanos, the Dean, met senior officials of the ministry of external affairs, including Chief of Protocol Sanjay Verma, and told them that the air pollution is affecting daily operations at some of the missions.

"The diplomatic community had asked me to share some of

our concerns with officials of the MEA, about air pollution in New Delhi, and how (it) is affecting the inflow of tourism from some of our countries and the daily operations of some of the missions," he said.

At the same time, Castellanos said the diplomatic community completely understands that this is an issue that affects 22 million people living in Delhi. He said it needs to be addressed for the better future of all people and not only the diplomatic community.

"We all breathe the same air," he said.

"He said that these concerns are understandable and a challenge to all," said Castellanos.

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