Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has assured envoys of 30 African countries that his Government is taking all steps to ensure that there is no discrimination against their citizens living in Delhi. Kejriwal, who hosted a reception for ambassadors and high commissioners of African countries here, gave this assurance in a response to concerns raised by some diplomats.
The Chief Minister encouraged the diplomats from African countries to come out with their feelings and frank suggestions on some incidents in recent days, which require his immediate attention. Kejriwal also said he was keen to meet with the diplomats and discuss all issues they wanted to raise. He also expressed his gratitude to them for attending the reception in such a large number. Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador of Zimbabwe Jonathan Wutawunashe, who is also Dean of the African Diplomatic Core, described Delhi as his own city.
Ambassador of Nigeria Ndubuisi Vitus Amaku, who is the deputy dean of the African Diplomatic Core, requested that the Chief Minister to give a public assurance that there will be no discrimination against people from African countries. Kejriwal assured the diplomats that his Government will do everything possible to end all kinds of discrimination. Education Minister Manish Sisodia, Chief Secretary SK Srivastava, Principal Secretary to the CM, Rajendra Kumar, Home Secretary Archana Arora, PWD Secretary Arun Baroka and Finance Secretary MM Kutty were present on the occasion.