Then, the high commission of New Zealand wrote to Srinivas on Twitter asking for urgent aid. But it later deleted this tweet, and put out a clarification saying that its SOS call was “misinterpreted.”

New Zealand high commission's SOS call.
New Zealand high commission’s SOS call.
Image: Twitter screenshot

S Jaishankar, the foreign affairs minister, was not pleased with this diplomatic embarrassment, especially on Twitter.

Foreign minister S Jaishankar sparred with his political opponent on Twitter over relief to the Philippines embassy.
Foreign minister S Jaishankar sparred with his political opponent on Twitter over relief to the Philippines embassy.
Image: Twitter Screenshot

The MEA also issued a protocol sheet that needs to be followed in cases of such medical emergencies.

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