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Kuwait follows up conditions of nationals in tsunami-prone countries

KUWAIT, April 11 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday it is following up the conditions of Kuwaitis in the tsunami-prone countries since a powerful earthquake hit an archipelago to the west of Indonesia earlier today.
The embassies of Kuwait in Indian Ocean littoral countries have developed an emergency plan in collaboration with the Ministry to ensure the safety of all nationals, director of the Ministry's Consular Division told reporters here this evening.
"The plan sets forth all possible options including the evacuation of Kuwaitis from these countries to home if need be," the senior diplomat said.
"These embassies are working around the clock to provide advice or any help to the Kuwaiti national there," he pointed out, adding that the ministry is in close contact with the embassies in this regard. (end) tb.gb KUNA 120031 Apr 12NNNN