The first group of Kuwaiti citizens evacuated from Iran has arrived in Kuwait via Turkmenistan, as announced by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah welcomed the returning citizens upon their arrival. The evacuation is part of Kuwait’s initiative to ensure the safety of its nationals abroad. The operation was carried out in collaboration with Kuwaiti embassies and the governments of Iran and Turkmenistan, with gratitude expressed to both nations for their assistance. Kuwait remains committed to coordinating with relevant authorities to facilitate the return of all Kuwaitis currently in Iran.
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1st patch of Kuwaitis evacuated from Iran arrives home through Turkmenistan
KUWAIT, June 21 (KUNA) — The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the arrival of the first patch of Kuwaitis, who were evacuated from Iran, through Turkmenistan early Saturday. nThe ministry said in a statement that Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah received the returning citizens upon arrival, adding that the evacuation is part of the country’s efforts to protect the safety of Kuwaitis. nThe evacuation process was executed in cooperation with Kuwaiti embassies and the two country’s governments, the ministry said, thanking both countries for facilitating the return of the Kuwaiti citizens. nKuwait will continue coordination with officials in charge to allow the return of all Kuwaitis currently in Iran. (end) r nnma.ag