SARAJEVO, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has issued instructions for BiH citizens who are planning to travel to Turkey, local media reported on Saturday.
MFA of BiH recommends to citizens who are traveling to Turkey caution while traveling, avoiding mass gatherings, respecting the safety recommendations of the government of Turkey and the recommendation of the tourist resort where they are planning to stay.
"Although the situation in the Republic of Turkey is calming and the authorities of the Republic of Turkey are having security in the country under control, citizens are still advised to be cautious while traveling to the Republic of Turkey," said the ministry.
"In this regard, the citizens are further suggested to contact their airlines and touristic agencies before their journey, in order to receive current information on their trip and stay at the places of their destination," as stated in the recommendations of the ministry.
Turkey is one of the most popular destinations for BiH citizens, many of them like to spend their summer holidays in Turkey.
A failed coup attempt, which began last Friday, was crushed the next day; at least 290 people, including more than 100 "coup plotters," were killed, the Turkish authorities said.
On Wednesday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared state of emergency for three months following the failed coup attempt.
