Lebanon issues advisory for citizens abroad

Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants urged Lebanese citizens in affected areas across the region to stay vigilant, follow host-country instructions, and contact Lebanese diplomatic missions immediately in emergencies. The Ministry also published hotline numbers for multiple countries and said it formed a 24/7 emergency coordination cell between Beirut and overseas missions. Lebanon’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants said it is following “with great concern” the fast-moving developments in several Arab countries and the broader region, according to a statement circulated on Saturday. In the advisory, the Ministry called on Lebanese citizens residing in or currently present in affected areas to take the following steps: 1) Exercise maximum caution and follow official guidance The Ministry urged Lebanese nationals to: exercise the highest level of caution, comply fully with instructions and guidance issued by official authorities in host countries, and respect the decisions and procedures adopted by host governments to protect public safety. 2) Contact Lebanese missions immediately in case of emergency The Ministry asked Lebanese citizens to contact Lebanese diplomatic missions without delay if any emergency occurs. It said the missions are operating under direct guidance from the Foreign Minister and are on full standby to receive calls. The Ministry also said it has formed a 24/7 emergency coordination cell between the Ministry in Beirut and overseas missions to follow developments and citizen needs around the clock. 3) The Ministry reaffirmed responsibility for citizen safety The advisory stressed that the safety and dignity of Lebanese citizens remains a core priority and that the Ministry will continue monitoring developments closely and provide support whenever possible. Hotlines published in the advisory (as circulated) Kuwait +965 98090415 United Arab Emirates Embassy in Abu Dhabi: +971 502196333 Consulate General in Dubai: +971 58941045