Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament that the next few weeks will be a crucial period for Sri Lanka due to the ongoing military situation in the Middle East.
Addressing the House yesterday (6) during the opening speech of the debate on extending the State of Emergency under Section 2 of the Public Security Ordinance, the Deputy Minister said the Government decided to continue the emergency regulations in order to ensure the uninterrupted provision of essential services.
He noted that restrictions on shipping and air travel resulting from the regional military crisis could lead to delays in the supply of certain essential services in the coming weeks.
“The current war situation has led to unavoidable restrictions on shipping and air travel. Restrictions have been imposed, and restrictions have had to be imposed,” Jayasekara said.
He explained that due to these limitations, there may be delays in the delivery of essential services that the country depends on.
“The next few weeks are crucial. Accordingly, we must pay special attention to these essential services. Thereby, we have taken steps to continue our State of Emergency,” he added.
The Deputy Minister said the extension of the State of Emergency is intended to allow the Government to manage potential disruptions and ensure that essential services continue to be provided without interruption.