Poland to Reduce Beirut Embassy Staff Amid Rising Tensions

Poland's foreign ministry has announced plans to limit the number of personnel at its embassy in Beirut. The decision follows heightened tensions in the region, and arrangements will be made to transport Polish citizens wanting to leave Lebanon.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Warsaw | Updated: 01-10-2024 16:54 IST | Created: 01-10-2024 16:50 IST
Poland to Reduce Beirut Embassy Staff Amid Rising Tensions
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Poland's foreign ministry has decided to limit the number of staff at its embassy in Beirut. The announcement, made on Tuesday, cited the need to ensure the safety of diplomatic families as the reason for this action.

Spokesperson Pawel Wronski stated that families of diplomats would be the first to return to Poland, while essential staff would remain in Beirut to handle critical operations.

In addition, the Polish government is organizing transport for its citizens who wish to leave Lebanon amid the ongoing regional tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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