Uzbekistan sends train to Russia to evacuate its citizens

AKIPRESS.COM - Special State Committee of Uzbekistan ordered to organize train transportation rides from Rostov to Tashkent to return migrants from Northern Caucasian region and Southern Federal region and from Kinel to Tashkent. The Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Transport suggested Committee to return Uzbek citizens.
According to Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Rostov, train with 927 Uzbek nationals left the city station on August 23.
Uzbek Consulate General in Kazan reported that the train will arrive on Kinel station in Samara region on August 24.
All arrived citizens will have to follow quarantine.
It was reported earlier that more than 1,200 Uzbek citizens are stuck at the Russian-Kazakh border. Local officials set up tent camp for migrants. Police officers, volunteers and medics assisted to maintain order and safety.