Irish citizens have been advised by the Department of Foreign Affairs to leave Pakistan and to reconsider travelling to India as fears of war increase. Both countries have been in conflict over the disputed Kashmir region and Irish nationals in either country are being advised to register with the Irish Embassy in Delhi and the Consulate in Karachi.
In a statement issued this afternoon, the Department said that in view of the escalating tensions between the two countries, the situation in the region had become uncertain and unpredictable.
It advised intending travellers to both countries to consider their plans very carefully and, if possible, postpone their journey for the present.
Irish citizens were specifically advised against travelling to Jammu & Kashmir, including Ladakh, Punjab, Northern Rajasthan, Gujarat and other areas bordering Pakistan.
Anyone intending to travel to India or Pakistan should contact the Irish Embassy in New Delhi or the honorary Consulate in Karachi for detailed advice on the situation and in order to let the Embassy and Consulate know where they may be contacted while in the region.
Irish citizens in India were advised to register with the Embassy in New Delhi, if they have not already done so and those currently in or travelling to Pakistan are advised to communicate their details to the Consulate.
The Embassy in New Delhi can be contacted at: Embassy of Ireland
230 Jor Bagh
New Delhi 110 003
Tel: (00 91011) 4626714
4626733
4626741
4626743
The address of the Honorary Consulate is : Honorary Consulate of Ireland
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