“In view of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in the advisory.
India on Friday issued an advisory urging all citizens to avoid travelling to Syria in the wake of the violence and unrest in the country.
“In view of the situation prevailing in Syria, Indian nationals are advised to avoid all travel to Syria, until further notification,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in the advisory.
New Delhi further asked the citizens of India in Syria to exercise caution, and stay close to safety shelters. The ministry also urged the stranded Indians to leave by the earliest available commercial flights.
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It further issued an emergency helpline number, email id for the Indian nationals to stay in touch with Indian Embassy in Damascus.
“Indians currently in Syria are requested to remain in touch with Indian Embassy in Damascus at their emergency helpline number +963 993385973 (also on WhatsApp) and email ID hoc.damascus@mea.gov.in for updates,” the advisory said.
Earlier on Friday, India said that it is closely following the situation in the Arab republic.
“We have taken note of the recent escalation in fighting in the north of Syria. We are closely following the situation. There are about 90 Indian nationals in Syria, including 14 who are working in various UN organisations,” Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
“Our mission remains in close contact with our nationals for their safety and security,” he added.
