UAE embassy in New Delhi issues new travel advisory

Monday, 16 December 2019 at 07:10

A new travel advisory has been issued by the UAE embassy in New Delhi to residents heading to India.

The warning comes amid continuing protests across several parts of India against a new citizenship law.

The embassy has advised travellers to avoid visiting areas with demonstrations and to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Co-operation for more information.

أو الاتصال على مركز اتصال وزارة الخارجية على الرقم 80044444. كما تدعو المواطنين للتسجيل في خدمة تواجدي pic.twitter.com/3fwdbEeQzA
— UAE in India (@UAEembassyIndia) December 15, 2019

It comes after the US, UK and Canada issued similar travel advisories for their citizens headed to India's northeastern region.

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