The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement in connection with the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and urged Belarusian citizens to refrain from traveling to countries in the region.
The foreign ministry called on the parties involved in the exchange of strikes to abandon further confrontation and return to resolving disagreements through political and diplomatic means.
“We are following with concern the escalation of the situation between Israel and Iran, which has also affected friendly countries of the Gulf. We call on the countries involved in the exchange of strikes to abandon dangerous confrontation and return to resolving all disagreements by political and diplomatic means,” the statement said, published at 14:48 Minsk time.
Belarusians currently in the region were advised to comply with the requirements of local authorities, avoid places with large crowds, and refrain from filming strikes and their consequences. Those planning trips to countries in the region were advised to check with airlines and tour operators for information on route changes due to airspace closures.
The ministry said consular services at Belarusian embassies in Israel, Iran, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates are providing assistance to citizens.
Emergency contact numbers:
Embassy in Iran: +98 21 2275 22 29, +98 912 215 29 35;
Embassy in Israel: +972 3 523 12 59, +972 50 521 48 19;
Embassy in Qatar: +974 50 21 53 58;
Consulate General in Dubai: +971 54 212 03 60;
Foreign Ministry hotline for consular issues: +375 17 379 27.
