The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends citizens stranded at Upper Lars crossing point on the Russian-Georgian border to return home by air.
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The Ministry reminds that Georgia has closed its border to all non-nationals from March 18, and only trucks will be allowed into the country.
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About 140 citizens of Armenia trying to return home are now stranded at Upper Lars.
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Armenia’s Consul General Vardan Asoyan has arrived at a checkpoint and coordinates on-site activities of the Consulate General to provide Armenian citizens with food and essentials.
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Some of the citizens have followed the Consul General’s advice and have already preferred the option of returning to Armenia by air.
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Negotiations are underway with Georgian counterparts to find possible solutions to the issue, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
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The Foreign Ministry urges the citizens of Armenia to assess the current situation soberly, trust only official news and information provided by the diplomatic representations of the Republic of Armenia.
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H/T Public Radio Of Armenia