About 300 Costa Ricans are in war-ravaged Lebanon, the foreign minister told lawmakers Thursday. However, only two citizens have sought help via the honorary consul, Riad Ab El Baki, he said.

The foreign minister, Bruno Stagno, was appearing before the Comisión de Asuntos Internacionales of the Asamblea Legislativa.

He said that a Costa Rican woman with a child sought help and was transported to a third country. A minor also sought help and was safely evacuated, he said.

The government of Panamá has offered to make available its embassy in Greece if the need arises, he said.