The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Montenegro announced today that it is closely monitoring the development of the security situation in Israel, Iran and the wider region, and advises citizens to avoid all travel to these countries until further notice, due to the deteriorating security situation and increased risk to personal safety.
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The statement added that the MFA is in constant communication with partner countries, allies and honorary consuls in the countries of the region, with the aim of monitoring the situation and providing support to Montenegrin citizens.
"According to currently available information, no Montenegrin citizens have been injured. The Ministry has been informed that a Montenegrin citizen, residing in Jordan, has contacted the Honorary Consul of Montenegro in that country to inquire about the possibilities of possibly leaving the territory of Jordan," the statement said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that so far there have been no requests for consular assistance or expressed interest in the return to Montenegro of Montenegrin citizens from Iran or Israel.
"The aviation authorities of Iran, Iraq and Israel have suspended civil air traffic until further notice. Citizens of Montenegro who are in the aforementioned countries are advised to exercise increased caution and take all measures to preserve their personal safety, including following official information and instructions from local authorities," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed by Ervin Ibrahimović.
The government department said that citizens in Israel are recommended to follow information via the "National Emergency Portal" (accessible from Israeli IP addresses), as well as instructions from airlines via a virtual assistant managed by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism:
Email: virtual@goisrael.gov.il
Facebook: Israel Virtual Tourist Office Facebook page
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that they are available for any additional information and to provide consular assistance via:
Hotline: +382 67 17 17 77
Email: arhiva.konzularno@mfa.gov.me
Landline number: +382 20 416 382
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that in addition, Montenegrin citizens can seek assistance through the following diplomatic and consular missions:
• Iran
Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Tehran (based on the mutual representation agreement):
SMS: +989352206109 | WhatsApp: +381648787986
Email: serbembtehir@gmail.com
• Israel
Honorary Consulate of Montenegro in Tel Aviv:
Phone: + 972-9-8987781
Email: rinot.nimrod@montenegroisrael-consulate.com
Web: www.montenegroisrael-consulate.com
• Jordan
Consulate of Montenegro headed by Honorary Consul:
Phone: +962-6-5000590 | +962-795550200
Email: montecons@naouri.com
"The ministry will continue to carefully monitor the situation and inform the public of all relevant information in a timely manner," the MFA said.
Iran and Israel have been exchanging attacks since the night of June 12-13.
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