Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry has advised citizens to avoid non-essential travel to France amid escalating unrest, violence and acts of civil disobedience in the country.

Axar.az reports, citing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that on October 20 the ministry urged Azerbaijani citizens already in France to take safety precautions, avoid areas with public gatherings, and regularly follow official information sources.

"In view of the recent escalation of unrest, violence, and acts of civil disobedience in France, citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the French Republic and to exercise heightened caution if travelling.

Azerbaijani citizens currently in France are urged to observe safety precautions, avoid areas of public gatherings, and regularly follow official information sources.

In the event of any emergency, Azerbaijani citizens are requested to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the French Republic through the following channels:

Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the French Republic

ADDRESS: 78, avenue d'Iena, Paris 75116

E-mail

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Contacts

+33 (0) 1 44 18 60 20

+33 (0) 1 44 18 60 23

Hotline: +33 (6) 74740398 (WhatsApp)," the statement reads.