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Last Updated:December 07, 2024, 00:00 IST
“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.
Vehicles burn after an airstrike against opposition fighters in Syria's Aleppo. (AP)
India on Friday issued an advisory urging all the citizens to avoid traveling 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, stay close to safety shelters. The ministry also urged the stranded Indians to leave by the earliest available commercial flights.
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.
Location : First Published:December 06, 2024, 23:53 IST
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