Armenia to evacuate its 70 citizens from Turkey through Georgia’s territory: MFA

Armenia is taking all possible measures in the direction of ensuring the return of our citizens to Armenia and the transportation of our citizens who have found themselves in difficult situations in countries that have been hit the hardest by the pandemic is especially prioritized, spokesperson of Armenia’s MFA Anna Naghdalyan told Armenpress, adding that it is the reason why a decision was made to transport Armenian citizens who were in Turkey and who had expressed wish to return.

“Nearly 100 Armenian nationals in Turkey have contacted the Armenian foreign ministry. By the efforts and financing of the Armenian foreign ministry the transportation of seven dozen Armenian nationals who have expressed willingness to return is being organized through Georgian territory, who will be quarantined for 14 days upon arrival. The transportation is arranged with relevant Turkish and Georgian services, whose assistance is appreciated,” the spokesperson said.