China starts evacuation of its citizens amid Iran-Israel tensions
World Desk
Responding to the urgent need for safety and security, China has mobilised its embassies and consulates to facilitate the safe departure of nationals from Iran and Israel.
"After the outbreak of the Israel-Iran conflict, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassies and consulates in Iran and Israel immediately activated the consular protection emergency mechanism," Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun came up with the remarks while responding to a journalist during a briefing on Tuesday.
Guo Jiakun also said that some Chinese citizens have already been safely evacuated to neighbouring countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant embassies and consulates are working closely with other departments to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel and are quickly organising evacuations.
"Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel are advised to contact their local embassies or consulates or call the consular protection hotline at 12308," added the spokesperson.
Source: CGTN
