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The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kurunegala· 17 November 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions and Supplementaries (Q.1-Q.4 and Standing Order 27(2) Question)

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The Minister stated that complaints regarding passport issuance for overseas Sri Lankans would be acted on immediately. He said the Government is working to expedite issuance through online processes, prompt document verification, and investigation of specific complaints brought to its attention.

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¶ 01 Hon. Member, we are attentive to these concerns. Any complaint received will be acted upon immediately. We will continue to focus on expediting issuance for overseas Sri Lankans, including via the online process, and verify documents promptly to issue passports quickly. If you bring specific complaints, we will investigate and take necessary action. Thank you.

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Hansard, Monday, 17 November 2025 ·No. 22912 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Ananda Wijepala - Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 17 November 2025. No. 22912. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/2510