Foreign Ministry contacts airlines over evacuation arrangements for stranded citizens
Dr Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, met senior ministry and consular officials today and directed daily meetings with heads of Egyptian diplomatic and consular missions in the region to monitor citizens living or stranded there amid regional developments. He also instructed officials to facilitate emergency Saudi entry visas for Egyptians in Gulf states travelling through land border crossings, expressing appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s coordination.
The minister stressed the need to simplify all consular transactions for Egyptians abroad and provide services with the highest efficiency. Heads of diplomatic and consular missions must directly oversee service delivery and monitor citizens’ satisfaction. Source: the Egyptian Cabinet’s official Facebook page.
He also directed Egyptian missions to continue round-the-clock monitoring of citizens stranded in Arab countries while in transit or travelling as tourists, helping them return home. The Foreign Ministry remains in contact with relevant airlines regarding evacuation arrangements and the provision of appropriate services and care. Source: the Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s official Facebook page.
