The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in 2025 as compensation on behalf of the next of kin (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who passed away in Qatar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.
Of the total amount recovered, Rs. 23,641,182.00 was directly paid to the respective NOKs through the Embassy, while Rs. 174,078,528.36 was remitted to the Ministry for onward disbursement in Sri Lanka. Several of the settlements related to long-pending cases dating back to 2014.
The recovery process was carried out through coordinated efforts involving Sri Lanka’s Ambassador in Doha, Sithara Khan; Minister of the Embassy, Dharmasiri Wijewardane; and Translator M. R. M. Fiyas, in collaboration with relevant companies, the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry, the Government of Qatar, and the legal firm appointed by the Embassy.
In 2024, the Embassy had recovered Rs. 172,992,764.43 as compensation, which was successfully disbursed to the affected families in Sri Lanka.
