Cabinet Appoints Committee to Address UK Sanctions on Former Sri Lankan Commanders

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The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed a three-member committee to examine the recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on four individuals, including three former military commanders, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced.

The committee includes Foreign Minister Vijitha HerathJustice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, and Defence Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekara. It is tasked with studying the implications of the sanctions and recommending appropriate measures to the Cabinet.

The committee has been granted authority to consult with relevant officers and subject experts, as necessary, to formulate its recommendations.

Dr. Jayatissa described the UK’s action as a unilateral decision and emphasized that the committee was formed to assess potential responses and measures the Sri Lankan Government could consider in light of the situation.

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