Govt confirms all nationals safe amid Middle East tensions

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has assured that all Fijians in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, remain safe amid escalating tensions in the region.

This includes Fijian embassy staff, peacekeepers, and members of the Fijian diaspora.

“There have been no reports of Fijian nationals being harmed or injured in the conflict,” the Ministry said in a statement.

The security situation in the Middle East remains volatile and unpredictable, with ongoing missile and drone incidents reported in several areas, as well as continued disruptions to airspace and international travel routes.

Fiji’s embassies in Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem are in regular contact with local authorities and the Fijian community. They continue to provide consular assistance where needed in close collaboration with the Ministry of Immigration and other relevant authorities.

The Ministry strongly advises Fijian nationals to exercise a high degree of caution regarding travel to the Middle East. Specifically, it urges citizens to avoid travel to Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen due to armed conflict, missile and drone attacks, and severe security risks.

The Ministry said it will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary.