The Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath, Attorney-at-Law
Hon. (Mrs.) Geetha Herath raised an Adjournment question on the Iran–Israel conflict, citing concerns about the safety of Sri Lankan workers in Israel and potential economic effects on Sri Lanka, including fuel prices. She asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs whether any Sri Lankans had been harmed, what interventions had been made, what contingency measures exist if the situation worsens, and what steps are being taken to address possible economic impacts.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Deputy Chairperson of Committees. At the Adjournment, my question is as follows.
¶ 02 Currently, there is an armed conflict between Iran and Israel with heavy casualties and damage to property. Many Sri Lankan workers are employed in Israel, so there is public concern regarding how the Government will intervene to ensure their safety, and also about the impact on our economy, including fuel prices, as tensions escalate. Therefore, I wish to ask the Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs four questions:
¶ 03 1. Have any Sri Lankans been harmed due to the recent Iran–Israel hostilities?
¶ 04 2. If so, what interventions has the Government of Sri Lanka undertaken?
¶ 05 3. If the situation worsens, what measures has the Government taken to ensure the safety of Sri Lankans in the region?
¶ 06 4. Is the Government attentive to the economic impact on Sri Lanka? If so, what measures have been taken?
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