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The Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· National List· 6 June 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Ambassadors and High Commissioners with Dual Citizenship

Foreign Affairs
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Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism whether any Sri Lankan Ambassadors or High Commissioners hold dual citizenship, and sought their names, dates of appointment, and related details. He further asked whether the Ministry recognizes potential conflicts of interest arising from such appointments and what measures are in place or planned to prevent or address them.

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¶ 01 Question to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism: Ambassadors and High Commissioners Holding Dual Citizenship: Details.

¶ 02 (a) (i) Whether he is aware that certain individuals holding dual citizenship are serving as Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing Sri Lanka;

¶ 03 (ii) If so, the names of such Ambassadors/High Commissioners, their dates of appointment, and other relevant details, separately;

¶ 04 (iii) Whether he is aware that appointing individuals with dual citizenship to high-level diplomatic positions could give rise to potential conflicts of interest; and

¶ 05 (iv) If so, measures intended to prevent/address such conflicts of interest?

¶ 06 (b) If not, why?

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Hansard, Friday, 6 June 2025 ·No. 1750753418078417 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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