August 02, Colombo (LNW): Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has urged Sri Lankans to avoid travelling to Lebanon unless absolutely necessary, due to heightened tensions following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
Approximately 6,000 Sri Lankans currently reside in Lebanon, reported Ada Derana, citing comments from the Minister. He reassured that the government has a contingency plan to repatriate Sri Lankan workers from Iran and surrounding areas if the conflict intensifies.
The President has established two committees to monitor the situation and implement necessary measures.
Sabry mentioned that a pre-existing plan from October is under review to ensure immediate action can be taken to protect Sri Lankans if the situation deteriorates.
Additionally, the minister cautioned against seeking foreign employment using visit visas, highlighting recent issues faced by Sri Lankans in Myanmar and Russia who did not follow proper procedures for overseas employment.
