Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that no Ghanaian has been killed or injured in the latest developments in the Middle East, as the government intensifies efforts to protect its citizens in the region.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, March 3, the Minister stated that he had summoned a virtual meeting with Ghana’s Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to discuss the situation and coordinate additional consular interventions.
“This evening, I convened a virtual meeting with our Ambassadors and Consuls General in the Middle East to assess the latest developments and explore additional consular interventions towards the protection of Ghanaians,” he explained.
The statement disclosed that heads of mission from Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Iran, and Turkey participated in the meeting.
“I am glad to report that so far, no Ghanaian has been killed or injured,” he stated.
According to the minister, all missions that participated in the virtual meeting have been tasked to identify Ghanaians within their jurisdictions who wish to be evacuated, for the urgent consideration of the government.
“Meanwhile, our diplomatic missions are currently assisting a considerable number of Ghanaians to escape across certain strategic border crossings,” he said.
Mr. Ablakwa indicated that the government has compiled a comprehensive and reliable database of Ghanaians in the affected countries, including those on short visits and individuals in transit.
“The safety and welfare of all Ghanaians remain our utmost priority,” the statement concluded.