Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto has revealed government of Ghana is working with Israeli authorities to obtain clearance for evacuation of Ghanaian nationals following the escalation of conflict between the country and Iran.
Minister in a Facebook post the Foreign Affairs Minister disclosed about 922 Ghanaians have so far been identified in Israel. Among them are 65 students enrolled at six different universities.
Mr Ablakwa assured the public his outfit has not received any reports of Ghanaian fatalities or injuries in either Israel or Iran. He also disclosed that evacuation efforts from Iran are already underway.
He explained that due to Israel’s declaration of a state of emergency and the closure of all borders, evacuation from that country cannot currently take place without the express authorisation of Israeli authorities.
He said the Ministry is actively engaging those authorities in pursuit of that authorization.
Mr. Ablakwa added that regular communication channels have been established between Ghana’s embassy and the Ghanaian community in Israel.
He noted that access to bomb shelters has been arranged for all Ghanaian residents, and embassy staff are now working from home following advice from the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
According to the Minister, an emergency evacuation plan for Israel has been approved by the Ministry and will be activated once the necessary conditions are met.
The North Tongu MP assured the Mahama administration is taking all required steps to protect Ghanaians caught up in the conflict
