Yerevan Youth Orchestra returns to  Armenia from Beirut amid tensions  in  Middle East

ArmInfo.The Yerevan Youth Orchestra, which was in Beirut as part of the Al Bustan Festival, has been evacuated from Lebanon amid tensions in the Middle East, as reported by the Armenian Embassy in Lebanon.

"Amid heightened tensions in the region and events in Lebanon,  following consultations with the Lebanese side, a decision was made  to return the Yerevan Municipal Youth Orchestra to Armenia early - 87  members, including accompanying personnel. Following discussions  between the Embassy and Middle East Airlines, the airline, in  response to a request received, decided to organize an additional  flight specifically for this purpose," the Armenian Embassy's  statement reads. 

It was also noted that constant communication was maintained with the  Yerevan Municipality. "Citizens wishing to fly from Lebanon during  this period were asked to register for flights to Armenia via the  embassy's hotline. Ambassador Sarmen Baghdasaryan and embassy  diplomats have organized transportation and escort for the ensemble  through the combat zones to the airport. The plane has already landed  in Yerevan," the embassy added.