ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Pakistan on Saturday activated its Crisis Management Unit for the assistance and facilitation of Pakistani nationals in the Kyrgyz Republic and their families after the violence in Bishkek.
Following the instruction of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up its Crisis Management Unit for the assistance and facilitation of Pakistani nationals in the Kyrgyzstan Republic and their families.
According to APP, they may contact the unit at the following numbers: 0519203108 or 0519203094
Email CMU: [email protected]
According to MOFA’s post on social media, the emergency numbers of the Embassy of Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan for any emergency/ assistance are: +996501140874/+996550730550/+996555554476/+996507567667
In addition, the following numbers for CMU at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad can also be contacted for any assistance: 0519203094/0519203108
Email CMU: [email protected]
Pakistan has been in contact with the Kyrghyz Government to ensure the security and safety of its nationals at risk given the mob riots of last night in the Kyrghyz Republic, a foreign office statement said on Saturday.
According to the statement, the Kyrghyz authorities have expressed regret at the incidents of violence against foreign nationals including Pakistanis in Bishkek last night. The authorities have also promised to hold an inquiry and punish the perpetrators, the statement added.
The statement maintained, “Today, the Charge d’affaires of the Kyrgyz Embassy Melis Moldaliev was called to the Foreign Office for a demarche by Director General (ECO & CARs) Mr Aizaz Khan. He conveyed the deep concerns of the Government of Pakistan about the reports of last night’s incidents against Pakistani students studying in the Kyrgyz Republic. It was impressed on the Kyrgyz Charge d’affaires that the Kyrgyz government should take all possible steps to ensure the safety and security of Pakistani students and citizens residing in the Kyrgyz Republic.”
The Embassy of Pakistan has opened emergency helplines and responding to queries of students and their families, the statement added. Ambassador to the Kyrgyz Republic Hassan Ali Zaigham has been in close touch with top Kyrgyz officials. The Kyrgyz Health Ministry stated in a statement that four Pakistani students were provided first aid and discharged while one is under medical treatment for a jaw injury.
The statement maintained that the Government of Pakistan takes the matter of the safety and security of its citizens around the globe very seriously and will take all necessary steps to ensure their well-being.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have also directed the Foreign Office to monitor the situation round-the-clock and to fully assist and facilitate Pakistani nationals.
In another development, Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Imangaziev held a meeting with Ambassador Hasan Ali Zaigham of Pakistan to Kyrgyzstan, focusing on the recent incident in Bishkek.
According to local media reports, during the discussion, the Ambassador was briefed on the involvement of foreign nationals and the measures taken by Kyrgyzstan’s law enforcement agencies to maintain public order and prevent illegal activities.
Furthermore, Imangaziev urged Ambassador Zaigham to engage with Pakistani media to prevent the spread of misinformation regarding the incident. Imangaziev reassured the Ambassador that the situation remains under the control of Kyrgyzstan’s competent authorities.
The protest against foreigners, which began in Bishkek last night, concluded only on the morning of May 18. Police successfully negotiated with protesters, leading to the reopening of Chui Avenue and eventual dispersal. According to the Ministry of Health, 29 individuals sustained injuries during the protests.
