In connection with the military escalation that has begun between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is monitoring the situation 24/7, the department announced.
A Crisis Headquarters has been formed on the instructions of Minister Neynski. The ministry maintains constant contact with all Bulgarian diplomatic missions in the region, as well as with its partners and allies, the statement said.
We call on Bulgarian citizens in the region to remain calm and vigilant, to stay at home and strictly adhere to the instructions of local authorities, as well as to monitor the messages on the websites of Bulgarian embassies and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the ministry added.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Bulgarian citizens in Israel to strictly follow the instructions of local authorities in case of alarm and calls to use shelters in case of possible retaliatory strikes against the country.
In accordance with the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, employees of Bulgarian diplomatic missions in the region and their families are observing all necessary safety measures.
Acting Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov is convening a Security Council today at 1:00 p.m. the government press service reported.