Key Highlights
- The ministry said it has also set up emergency hotlines at Sri Lankan missions in the West Asia region, enabling its citizens to contact in case of any emergency requirements.
- The island nation’s Foreign Ministry said that as of Saturday, there has not been much impact on the Sri Lankans in the West Asia region.
- Meanwhile, at least 10 flights connecting Colombo with various West Asian destinations have been cancelled in view of the escalating situation, said Sri Lankan Airlines.
- Sri Lanka’s Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilaka said both Colombo and Mattala international airports are being kept ready for any emergency situations faced by West Asian flights.
- “There will be additional fuel stocks ready at both airports to face emergency needs,” he said while talking to the media.
