Yesterday, the UAE contributed to the evacuation of 80 South Korean nationals in Iran, including six members of their families, who hold Iranian citizenship. This humanitarian initiative came at the request of the South Korean government and within the framework of the UAE’s cooperation with the countries that witness The outbreak of the new Corona virus (Covid-19), and to help return those stranded to their country, in light of what many countries are witnessing, such as suspending flights to limit its spread.
The evacuation took place by transporting the South Korean passengers from Tehran, yesterday evening, on a chartered plane to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, and then they were transported on an Asiana Airlines plane to Incheon International Airport in the Republic of Korea, by In coordination with all the competent authorities and the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, had received a phone call from the President of the Republic of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, on March 5, during which they discussed the special strategic relations between the two friendly countries. His Highness affirmed the UAE’s readiness to provide all support and support to the Republic, in the face of the "Covid 19" virus.
On the same level, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received a phone call from South Korean Foreign Minister, Kang Kyung-hwa, on the ninth of March, during which the bilateral relations were discussed and efforts made to combat the "Covid-" virus were discussed. 19 ».