Foreign Ministry introduces emergency response unitNewsAn emergency response unit has been established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism to coordinate matters arising in the Middle East. The unit has been created to protect approximately 1 million Sri Lankans living and working in the region, as well as to address the issues they face on a case-by-case basis. It will be operational daily (all seven days) from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. According to the Ministry, families and individuals can reach out the Division viaEmergency Response Unit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs :+94117445641 / +94112207250, WhatsApp only :+940777189552, Email :emergency.sl@mfa.gov.lk, Consular Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs :+94742595546, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment :+94719802822, and Hotline :1989. Parties who have concerns can contact the emergency response unit for assistance.

Source: Sunday Times March 03, 2026 15:46 UTC