️ In connection with the situation in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and the country's diplomatic missions are taking comprehensive measures to support and ensure the safety of citizens. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
️... Uzbekistan's diplomatic and consular institutions in the region are conducting round-the-clock (24/7) monitoring of the socio-political and military-political situation. Constant interaction has been established with foreign policy agencies, law enforcement agencies, civil protection services, and aviation administrations of host countries.
️ Hotlines have been organized at embassies and consular institutions, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Call Center is operational. All citizen appeals are registered and under constant control, with some issues resolved promptly.
️ According to the latest data, 2,144 appeals have been received from citizens in the region. They are provided with targeted consular and financial assistance. Compatriots are regularly informed through official websites, social networks, and group channels about precautionary measures, flight status, and action algorithms.
️ The main appeals concern evacuation, cancellation or rescheduling of flights, provision of temporary accommodation, as well as financial difficulties due to extended stays. At the airports of Dubai, Sharjah, and Doha, financial assistance was provided to a group of citizens through the "Vatandosh" fund.
️ On the instructions of the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, systematic measures are being taken to return citizens to their Homeland. The organization of regular and additional flights is being arranged, taking into account the development of the situation and the priority of ensuring safety. Work is carried out on a constant basis.
️ In particular, systematic evacuation from Saudi Arabia is being carried out, a repatriation flight of the national airline "Uzbekistan Airways" from the UAE has been developed, charter flights with airlines are being coordinated, and coordination with aviation regulators in the region is underway.
️ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that under the conditions of closed airspace, opportunities are limited, but work continues around the clock.
️ According to the foreign policy agency, as of today, there are no dead or injured among Uzbek citizens in the region. The situation is under constant control.
