Ministry in touch with 3 nationals in LebanonStaff writer, with CNAThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday said that it has been keeping in touch with three nationals who continue to stay in Lebanon, despite its warning to leave the country as soon as possible as tensions rise in the Middle East. Passengers wait after their flights were delayed or canceled at Rafic Hariri International Airport, in Beirut, Lebanon, yesterday. Photo: EPA-EFEThe ministry yesterday said that there were five Taiwanese citizens living in Lebanon, citing information obtained by Taiwan’s representative office in Jordan that is in charge of Lebanon affairs. The ministry is keeping in touch with the three citizens remaining in Lebanon and will offer assistance to help them leave should they decide to, it added. Meanwhile, the ministry reiterated its advice to Taiwanese citizens not to travel to Lebanon and Israel for safety reasons.

Source: Taipei Times August 06, 2024 03:36 UTC