No Moldovan citizens reported among victims at Istanbul Ataturk Airport - foreign ministry

11:10 | 29.06.2016 Category: Official

Chisinau, June 29 /MOLDPRES/ - Foreign and European Integration Ministry (MAEIE) informs that the competent authorities of Turkey have reported about 36 dead and around 200 injured in explosion at Istanbul Ataturk International Airport. Twenty eight deceased were identified, the MAEIE information and media communication service has reported.

According to preliminary information provided to the General Consulate of Moldova in Istanbul, no Moldovan citizens are reported among victims. At the same time, the citizens in transit at the Airport got accommodations in more Istanbul-based hotels.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova, the Embassy of Moldova in Ankara and the General Consulate of Moldova in Istanbul constantly keep in touch with Turkish authorities and the General Consulate hotline +905350254276 is further valid for Moldovans in need of consular assistance.

Also, Moldovan citizens may contact:

Call Center of MAEIE:

Moldova: 080090990 (toll free landline)

(Editor L. Alcaza)

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