Vietnamese citizens warned to avoid Israel-Hezbollah tension areas
VGP - The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel warned Vietnamese citizens to avoid traveling to Lebanon at this time and encouraging those currently in Lebanon to consider leaving if they do not have urgent or critical reasons to stay.
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The move came following the heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
The embassy has kept constant communication with Vietnamese citizens in Lebanon to monitor the situation and prepare contingency plans for emergencies.
The embassy stands ready to work with relevant authorities to evacuate or protect the citizens when necessary, while continuing to provide updates and staying in contact with the community.
It has called on the Honorary Consulate to keep a close watch on the situation and report any emergencies promptly.
In unavoidable situations, the embassy recommends that Vietnamese citizens in Lebanon remain in regular contact with each other for mutual support and avoid crowded areas.
For assistance, Vietnamese citizens are encouraged to contact the embassy via the hotline: +20 102 613 9869, the Honorary Consulate in Lebanon at +96 170 229 300, or the citizen protection hotline at +84 981 84 84 84.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led several airlines to suspend or cancel flights to and from Lebanon, with many countries advising their citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible./.
