Vietnamese embassies in India and Pakistan advise citizens about security

The Vietnamese Embassy recommends that citizens do not travel to conflict areas or unsafe areas, especially the Jammu and Kashmir region where fighting is taking place.

Pakistan and India are engaged in military conflicts in several disputed areas, which could affect the security and safety of citizens. (Source: The Nation)

In the face of the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan, on May 10, the Vietnamese Embassy in India issued a warning to ensure the safety of citizens living, working, and studying in the host country.

The recommendations of the Embassy of Vietnam in India include the following contents:

1. Regularly follow updates on Indian news on reputable local media. Do not go to conflict areas or unsafe areas, especially the Jammu and Kashmir region where fighting is taking place between India and Pakistan.

2. Vietnamese citizens in the area must strictly comply with regulations and instructions on security measures of local authorities; proactively take necessary security and safety measures for themselves and their relatives.

3. Regularly keep in contact with the Embassy, ​​in case of emergency, need support and need to know information about citizen protection plans.

The Vietnamese Embassy in India has also set up a citizen protection hotline with phone number +91 7042035588, email [email protected] and citizen protection hotline +84 981848484.

In a related development, immediately after the fierce conflict broke out on the night of May 6 and early morning of May 7 between India and Pakistan, the Vietnamese Embassy in Pakistan also issued recommendations to Vietnamese citizens through community groups on social networks.

The recommendation states that currently, Pakistan and India are having military conflicts in some disputed areas, which could affect the security and safety of people in Pakistan.

To avoid possible risks, people should limit travel, avoid dangerous places, pay attention to the recommendations of local authorities. People need to update information and contact the Embassy when necessary, proactively prepare essential supplies and make appropriate evacuation plans.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/dai-su-quan-viet-nam-tai-an-do-va-pakistan-khuyen-cao-cong-dan-ve-an-ninh-313946.html