Egypt's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it is providing assistance to Egyptian sailors affected by a recent attack on a cargo vessel, the 'M/V Noran', near a port in southwestern Russia. The vessel came under bombardment on September 13, and the ministry has been working to support the Egyptian crew members who were aboard. Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, has instructed the Egyptian embassy in Moscow to monitor the situation and provide consular assistance.
The Egyptian embassy in Moscow has helped arrange the return of eight Egyptian sailors to Egypt, the ministry said. The embassy has been working closely with the sailors to ensure their safe return home. The ministry's efforts are part of its broader mandate to track the welfare of Egyptian citizens abroad and extend consular protection when they are affected by crises overseas.
An Egyptian ship captain was confirmed to have died in the attack, and officials are working to recover his body and repatriate it to Egypt. The ministry's consular department is in contact with the captain's family, keeping them informed of the efforts to bring the body home. The process of recovering the body is expected to move forward once conditions stabilize in the area, which is described as active with military operations.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry has not specified further details about the nature or origin of the attack on the 'M/V Noran'. However, the ministry's response to the incident highlights the importance of its role in protecting Egyptian citizens abroad. The ministry's efforts to support the affected sailors and the captain's family demonstrate its commitment to providing assistance in times of crisis.
Egypt's foreign minister, Badr Abdelatty, has emphasized the importance of providing consular assistance to Egyptian citizens affected by crises overseas. The ministry's response to the attack on the 'M/V Noran' is part of its broader efforts to support Egyptian citizens abroad. The ministry's consular department is responsible for tracking the welfare of Egyptian citizens abroad and providing assistance when needed.
The incident highlights the risks faced by sailors and ships operating in areas with military operations. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry's efforts to support the affected sailors and the captain's family demonstrate its commitment to protecting Egyptian citizens abroad. The ministry's response to the incident is part of its broader efforts to promote the safety and well-being of Egyptian citizens.
The Egyptian government is working to ensure the safe return of the captain's body and to provide support to the affected sailors and their families. The ministry's efforts to support the sailors and the captain's family are ongoing, and it is working closely with the Egyptian embassy in Moscow to ensure that all necessary assistance is provided.
Key points
- Egypt provides assistance to sailors after cargo vessel attack near Russian port
- Egyptian foreign minister instructs embassy to monitor situation and provide consular assistance
- Ministry works to recover body of Egyptian captain killed in attack
