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| India-Pakistan |
| Frenchies may jump ship, too... |
| 2002-05-24 |
| France said on Thursday it was studying the possibility of emulating Britain and evacuating its diplomatic personnel from Pakistan, but that for the moment no decision hads been taken. A foreign ministry spokesman suggested it may be a good thing that French diplomatic personnel remain in Pakistan, for, he affirms, "during several weeks, our diplomatic representations in Pakistan have been relaying instructions to French citizens and companies in Pakistan recommending greater prudence. This advice has been renewed recently, following the Karachi attack." The spokesman also noted that the Quai d'Orsay (foreign ministry) had received no information as to any future terrorist attacks on its nationals in Pakistan, but given the "risk of future terrorist attacks," was advising French subjects or economic interests to undertake only those trips (to Pakistan) that were "absolutely necessary." Also, he warned, "increased vigilance is recommended with regard to any deplacement (within Pakistan)." "Don't leave yet, but make sure you have your bags packed..." |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |