TheConsular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Vietnamesecitizens not to travel to the Maldives these days as the country declared a15-day state of emergency starting from February 5 due to a political crisis.

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Vietnamese citizens areadvised not to visit the Maldives until its government announces an end to thestate of emergency.

Those, who are learning,working or visiting the island country, are recommended to avoid crowded andsensitive places and keep a close watch on warnings of local authorised officesto ensure safety.

In case of emergency, it isrecommended to contact the hotline of the Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka (cumthe Maldives) 94.11.2696050 or the citizen protection hotline 84.981.84.84.84.

Source:VNA