Lebanon agrees to issue visas to all Pakistanis stranded in Syria
MNP – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reached out to his Lebanese counterpart to seek assistance in evacuating Pakistani nationals stranded in Syria amid the ongoing crisis, according to an official statement.
During a conversation with the Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Shehbaz Sharif highlighted that all Syrian airports were closed, hence Pakistanis in Syria could only be evacuated through Lebanon. “All airports in Syria are currently closed, and evacuation is only possible through land routes via Lebanon,” the PM explained.
Shehbaz emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that approximately 600 Pakistanis were currently in Syria. He requested Lebanon to facilitate the issuance of visas for Pakistani citizens to ensure their swift evacuation.
In response, PM Najib Mikati thanked Shehbaz Sharif for Pakistan’s unwavering support for Lebanon, pledging to issue visas for all Pakistanis, regardless of their number. He assured that Lebanon will provide all possible assistance in the evacuation of Pakistanis from Syria.
