Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister Samuel Okudjeto Ablakwa has announced the decision by the government to immediately evaluate Ghanaian citizens living in Iran following an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.
A statement issued by the minister said to guarantee the safety and security of staff, the embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect.
He noted that the government is also following keenly the situation in Israel and will take the needed action when necessary.
According to the minister, a directive has been issued to the embassy to reduce its operations in Tel Aviv to the barest minimum.
Ghanaians in Israel have also been advised to maintain close communication with Ghana’s consular department.
“Meanwhile, we are equally keenly following developments in Israel and will advise shortly. In the interim, we have instructed that embassy operations in Tel Aviv be reduced to the barest minimum, and all Ghanaians in Israel must maintain close communication with our consular department.”
Read the full statement below
The Mahama Administration has, in the interest of the protection of Ghanaian lives, decided to immediately evacuate Ghanaians living in Iran following an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.
To guarantee the safety of our embassy staff, Ghana’s embassy in Tehran has been closed with immediate effect.
The evacuation through land borders covers all Ghanaian diplomats, students, professionals, and other compatriots.
Meanwhile, we are equally keenly following developments in Israel and will advise shortly. In the interim, we have instructed that embassy operations in Tel Aviv be reduced to the barest minimum, and all Ghanaians in Israel must maintain close communication with our consular department.
Government assures that no effort would be spared in protecting Ghanaian lives and keeping all Ghanaians out of harm’s way.
The Government of Ghana reiterates its demand on both parties to pursue diplomatic options and end hostilities.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
