Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, announced today (June 16) that Sri Lanka has temporarily suspended the deployment of workers to Israel.
Speaking at a press conference held in Colombo, the Deputy Minister said the decision was made as a precautionary measure due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
“This is a temporary suspension of sending workers to Israel for foreign employment. Depending on how the situation develops over the next few days, we will take further decisions,” he stated.
He also urged Sri Lankan citizens currently in Israel and Iran to stay in touch with the respective Sri Lankan embassies. “We have shared the necessary contact numbers, and if any Sri Lankan faces a difficult situation, they can reach out without hesitation. Our top priority is the safety of our citizens,” the Deputy Minister added. (Newswire)
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