In connection with the escalation of the security situation in the Middle East, especially in Lebanon and Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns the Moldovan citizens who are, transit or intend to travel to Lebanon about the existence of security risks to the integrity of citizens. The institution recommends avoiding any travel to the area, IPN reports.
The Ministry urges the compatriots to carefully follow the official news and information provided by the authorities, including the MFA and the diplomatic mission in Tel Aviv. These sources can provide updates on the situation in the area and any additional safety measures.
“The Ministry encourages the citizens to be responsible and cautious, to prioritize personal safety, to comply with the instructions and rules imposed by the authorities and to avoid voluntarily exposing themselves to unjustified risks. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends the citizens to maintain contact with the embassy in Israel,” said Tatiana Barac, press officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For additional information and consular assistance, the citizens can also contact the Call Center on 0 80 090 990 - free of charge from the landline in any locality of the Republic of Moldova - or on +373 22 23 20 02.
The Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Israel can also be contacted: 21 Leonardo Da Vinci, Tel Aviv, Israel, +972 3-523-2000, tel-aviv@mfa.gov.md, israel.mfa.gov.md. In addition, a message can be sent by email to call.center@mfa.gov.md or on the Facebook page of the Call Center and the Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“These travel recommendations are valid until further information is provided and may change as the situation develops,” said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
