BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 16. In connection with
the current situation in the Middle East, Turkmenistan is taking
immediate measures to provide its territory for exit to foreign
diplomats and members of their families, as well as other citizens
currently in Iran, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
As of today, about 120 people from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Romania and other countries have crossed
the state border of Turkmenistan through checkpoints.
The arrivals were provided with vehicles, food, hotels, and
essential items.
As part of the implementation of the humanitarian mission, the
relevant state bodies of Turkmenistan closely interact with
diplomatic missions of foreign states and international
organizations.
In this context, Turkmenistan confirms in practice its
commitment to the principles of humanity, international cooperation
and good neighborliness, which is especially relevant in the
International Year of Peace and Trust, declared by the UN General
Assembly on the initiative of Turkmenistan.