Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari leaves this morning for the Cambodian city of SIEM REAP where he will visit the world famous Angkorvat temple. India was the first country to offer assistance in the restoration work of Angkorvat. Under a bilateral agreement the restoration work was undertaken from 1986 to 1993.<br/><br/>India is also doing the restoration work at the Ta Trohm temple, which the Vice President will visit. He will also visit the Mekong Ganga Textile Museum today. In 2002, the then Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee had announced setting-up of this museum. It showcases the textile traditions of India, Combodia and other countries of Mekong region.<br/><br/>Later, this afternoon the Indian delegation, led by the Vice President, will leave for VIENTIANE the capital of Lao PDR.<br/><br/>

External Affairs Ministry today said all efforts are on to ensure the well-being and secure early release of two Indian nationals reportedly detained in Libya. Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, Indian Mission in Tripoli has learnt that the two nationals hailing from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, have apparently been taken from Ibn-e-Sina in Sirte where they had been working and detained. Mr Swarup said, the Mission is making further inquiries and is in touch with the local people, who can help in securing release of the two nationals. He said, the matter has also been taken up at diplomatic level.

External Affairs Ministry today said all efforts are on to ensure the well-being and secure early release of two Indian nationals reportedly detained in Libya. Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said, Indian Mission in Tripoli has learnt that the two nationals hailing from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, have apparently been taken from Ibn-e-Sina in Sirte where they had been working and detained. Mr Swarup said, the Mission is making further inquiries and is in touch with the local people, who can help in securing release of the two nationals. He said, the matter has also been taken up at diplomatic level.