MEA issues travel advisory on travel to Iraq

June 15, 2014 17:22

The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday issued an advisory asking Indians to to avoid unnecessary travel to Iraq. It also asked Indian nationals residing in Iraq to leave the country by commercial means if it was safe to do so. "Indians living in areas affected by the ongoing armed conflict are advised to stay indoors as far as possible and are advised to remain in contact with our Embassy in Baghdad for necessary advice and updated information," read the advisory. Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin also tweeted helpline numbers. The numbers are: +964 770 444 4899 and +964 770 484 3247.

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