The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe

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

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After reviewing the matter raised by another Member, Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe stated that an appointment to Dubai had been made after the relevant Answer was prepared. He clarified that the appointee is an Australian citizen and said there is no conflict of interest in relation to her engagement.

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¶ 01 I checked on the facts the Hon. Member mentioned, Hon. Speaker, and learned that after the preparation of this particular Answer, an appointment had been made, as he mentioned, to Dubai. That person is an Australian citizen, and since she has been appointed to Dubai, there is no conflict of interest arising in engagements.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 6 June 2025 ·No. 1750753418078417 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Prof.) Ruwan Ranasinghe. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 6 June 2025. No. 1750753418078417. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/28348