DUBAI: The UAE has called on it citizens in Lebanon to return as soon as possible, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday.
“In view of the current events and based on the decision to prevent UAE citizens from traveling to Lebanon, which coincided with the Emirates’ decision to withdraw its diplomats from Lebanon, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation calls on all its citizens in Lebanon to return to the UAE as soon as possible,” the statement said.
The UAE on Saturday said it was withdrawing its diplomats from Lebanon and banned its citizens from visiting the country, in solidarity with Saudi Arabia in response to comments made by Lebanon’s information minister that were critical of the Kingdom’s role in the war in Yemen war.
Khaled Belhoul, undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the decision was part of the UAE’s constant keenness to ensure the safety of its citizens abroad, adding that the ministry has taken all necessary measures to facilitate the return of its citizens from Lebanon.
UAE calls on citizens in Lebanon to return as soon as possible
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UAE calls on citizens in Lebanon to return as soon as possible
Emergency Gulf-European meeting on Iranian attacks to be held Thursday
RIYADH: An emergency Gulf-European ministerial meeting will be held on Thursday to discuss the repercussions of brutal Iranian attacks on Gulf states.
The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union, as well as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas, will participate in the virtual meeting.
Dangerous developments in the region and their negative impact on the entire world will also be discussed at the meeting, GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi said.
Al-Budaiwi said the GCC will condemn treacherous Iranian attacks that have targeted civilians, infrastructure, and diplomatic premises in member states during the meeting.
He added that the council will urge the international community to fulfill its duties and responsibilities to stop the war immediately, thereby enhancing regional and international stability and security.
