The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade continues to monitor developments in the Middle East as the situation across the region evolves, and they can confirm that all Fijian nationals in the region, including members of the Fijian diaspora, Embassy staff, and Fijian peacekeepers deployed in the region, remain safe.
The Ministry says the security situation remains volatile and unpredictable, with ongoing missile and drone incidents reported in several parts of the region and continued disruptions to airspace and international travel routes.
They say they have not received any reports of Fijian nationals being harmed or injured as a result of the current conflict.
They further say Fiji’s Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem remain in regular contact with local authorities and members of the Fijian community, and continue to provide consular assistance where required in close collaboration with the Ministry of Immigration and other relevant authorities.
They add that given the rapidly evolving security environment, the Ministry advises Fijian nationals to exercise a high degree of caution regarding travel to the Middle East region.
The Ministry is also strongly advising Fijians not to travel to Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen due to ongoing armed conflict, missile and drone attacks, or severe security risks.
Fijians should reconsider non-essential travel and exercise caution when travelling to or transiting through Jordan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia due to regional security tensions and aviation disruptions.
The Ministry will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary.
