Swiss foreign ministry expresses concern after explosions in Lebanon

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The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) has expressed its deep concern following the explosions in Lebanon on Tuesday.

In a post on social media platform X, it called on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint in order to prevent a major regional escalation.

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There is a risk that the explosions could further undermine the stability and security of the country and the region, the FDFA wrote on Wednesday. International law must be respected and the civilian population must be protected at all times.

According to the Federal Statistical Office, 985 Swiss nationals were living in Lebanon in 2023. On its website, the FDFA advises against traveling to Lebanon and recommends that Swiss nationals leave the country by their own means if this appears possible and safe.

Adapted from German by DeepL/ac

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