The Hon. Vijitha Herath

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Gampaha· 15 March 2025 ·Debate: Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025, Twenty-first Allotted Day - Committee Stage, Head 112 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism)

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The Government has decided to grant free visas to nationals of 39 countries and is considering adding Pakistan, with the relevant Gazette to be submitted to Parliament for approval. Regarding Iranian diplomats’ bank accounts, the issue was said to have arisen about a year earlier and been resolved, though the Government will check whether any current difficulties remain.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, regarding free visas, the Government has decided to offer free visas to 39 countries, with a proposal to add Pakistan as well. The Gazette will be submitted to Parliament for approval.

¶ 02 On Iranian diplomats’ bank accounts, that issue arose about a year ago and has been sorted out; we will verify any current difficulties.

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Source: Hansard, Saturday, 15 March 2025 ·No. 1745317151078324 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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