Vietnamese Embassy in UAE closely monitors regional conflict, ensures safety for Vietnamese citizens
WVR - Nguyen Thanh Diep, the Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and concurrently to Jordan, affirmed that the Embassy has proactively and promptly engaged in citizen protection amid escalating regional conflicts, ready to implement evacuation plans if necessary.
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| The Vietnamese Embassy in UAE conducts online meetings with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the protection of Vietnamese citizens. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in UAE) |
Speaking with World & Vietnam Report about citizen protection amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Nguyen Thanh Diep, the Vietnamese Ambassador to the UAE and concurrently to Jordan, stated that in response to the regional tensions, the Embassy has closely monitored the situation, maintained regular communication channels, and proactively informed the Vietnamese community in the UAE and Jordan about regional developments and issued early warnings.
According to Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Diep, the Vietnamese community in the UAE currently numbers over 4,000, residing and working in various emirates, primarily in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
In Jordan, there is one family (Vietnamese wife, Jordanian husband, and five children). So far, the Vietnamese communities in both countries remain safe.
The Embassy has continuously posted safety advisories on social media accounts (Facebook) and phone applications (Whatsapp), shared information, provided updates, and urged the community to be prepared for adverse situations. Additionally, they can contact the Embassy's citizen protection hotline for further guidance and support if needed.
The Embassy has convened with the Community Liaison Committee to inform, disseminate, discuss, and plan for potential developments.
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| Vietnamese students received at the Embassy for accommodation while stranded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi. (Source: Vietnamese Embassy in UAE) |
Additionally, the Embassy has held two meetings with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several meetings with UAE airlines to request support and facilitate the transit of over 200 Vietnamese tourists stranded at major airports (Dubai, Zayed) to a third country.
Simultaneously, the Embassy has accommodated many Vietnamese students at the Embassy while they were stranded in Dubai, Abu Dhabi.
Notably, the Embassy has implemented a plan to ensure the security and safety of the Embassy premises and staff; it has also developed and updated plans for citizen protection and evacuation of Vietnamese citizens from the UAE in emergency situations.
(Source: Embassy of Vietnam in UAE)
