Amman, Apr. 9 (Petra)-- The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs has called on citizens to refrain from traveling to the Republic of Lebanon at the present time, citing ongoing regional developments and concerns for their safety.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry also advised Jordanians currently wishing to leave Lebanon to take advantage of available commercial flights or to use the overland route via the Masnaa border crossing.

The ministry further urged Jordanian nationals residing in Lebanon to exercise the highest levels of caution and to strictly adhere to instructions issued by the relevant Lebanese authorities.

Additionally, the ministry called on citizens to contact its offices for assistance or inquiries around the clock through the following channels: Jordanian Embassy in Beirut hotline: +961 81 699 837, Ministry Operations Center: +962 7 9956 2471 / +962 7 9956 2193, Email: op.ctr@fm.gov.jo.

//Petra// MF