Omani Embassy co-ordinating safe return of citizens from Baku
Muscat : The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Ankara has confirmed that co-ordination is ongoing for the safe return of Omani citizens stranded in Baku.
The embassy said in a statement :"The Embassy would like to note that it is in constant contact with citizens stranded in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku, and is coordinating with several official and private bodies to provide appropriate and safe options for them to return to the Sultanate of Oman as soon as possible. "
The embassy asks citizens to stay in touch for updates at +90 530 411 30 00.
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