Georgian MFA confirms it closely cooperates with Turkey over evacuation of Georgian citizens from China

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia says it is closely cooperating with Turkey over the issue of the evacuation of Georgian citizens from China.

“We confirm that we are closely cooperating with Turkey over the issue of the evacuation of Georgian citizens from China and we hope that they will be airlifted with the mentioned flight,” the Foreign Ministry said.

According to the Turkish media reports, a Turkish cargo plane is set to leave for China Thursday to airlift citizens of Turkey as well as seven citizens of Georgia, seven citizens of Azerbaijan and one citizen of Albania.