Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Minister, says the Ministry has dispatched officials to help with evacuation procedures and secure the safety of citizens in Ukraine.
Meanwhile 220 of the students will be arriving in Ghana soon.
”We are earnestly facilitating the safe return of a lot more”, she noted.
She allayed fears debunking reports that a bus load of Ghanaian students had been involved in an uncompromising situation in Ukraine or Russia.
”We wish to use this platform to debunk the unsubstantiated reports, such as one alleging that a bus conveying some Ghanaians to the eastern part of Ukraine was shot at.
At such delicate times as this, let us all endeavour to steer clear of sensationalism and unconfirmed reports that only serve to heighten tensions at these times”.
”Our Diplomatic missions in Bern, Ankara, Prague, Moscow, and the Vatican are working around the clock in a coordinated manner to secure the safety at all times of our citizens and their evacuation
……I have ordered the dispatch of officers of some of our Diplomatic Missions to meet with our citizens who are being evacuated to facilitate the processes and handle any outstanding challenges”, according to Madam Ayorkor Botchway.
