Press Release No. 111-03
27 March 2003
PHILIPPINE
EMBASSIES IN KUWAIT AND KSA COORDINATING IN KUWAIT-KSA BORDER
While the border between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait remains calm and quiet,
the Philippine Embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are still on constant
alert for any eventuality that may occur vis-à-vis the ongoing US-led
war against Iraq.
The Embassies in Kuwait and Riyadh will be dispatching their respective
teams composed of Embassy personnel to assist Filipino nationals who will
cross the borders during the crisis. Both Embassies are also closely coordinating
with Saudi and Kuwaiti officials regarding visa and transportation matters.
Meanwhile the Philippine Embassy in Saudi Arabia has set up an emergency
assistance center at Al Khafji City, just 10 kilometers from the Saudi-Kuwaiti
border.
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