Turkey collaborates with 20 countries in possible Lebanon evacuation

Reuters & Duvar English

Turkey is ready to carry out a possible evacuation of Turks from Lebanon via air and sea, and is working with around 20 countries on preparing for a possible evacuation of foreign nationals via Turkey, the foreign ministry said on Oct. 1.

It said the security conditions in Lebanon could deteriorate, as Israel launched a ground incursion into south Lebanon, and added a coordination center had been set up to handle evacuation requests in line with the plans made by Turkish institutions.

"The guidelines for the evacuation of foreign nationals via our country have also been set, the necessary preparations are being carried out with around 20 countries that have requested support so far," it said.

Diplomatic sources told Gazete Duvar that some countries have contacted Ankara to use Turkish ports, airports and airspace. It was noted that if a definite evacuation decision is taken, priority would be given to Turkish citizens.

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