Emergency response unit set up to address Middle East crisis

The Ministry said the unit has been created with the vision of prioritising the safety and wellbeing of Sri Lankan nationals in the region. With nearly one million Sri Lankans living and working in Middle Eastern countries, their protection remains the foremost concern of the Government.

The unit will also assist non-Sri Lankan nationals in Sri Lanka who may face difficulties due to the current situation. Such matters will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

The Emergency Response Unit will operate daily from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., including weekends.

Families and individuals seeking assistance can contact the following:

Emergency Response Unit – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Telephone: +94 11 7445641 / +94 11 2207250

WhatsApp (text only): +94 077 7189552

Email: [email protected]

Consular Affairs Division – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Telephone: +94 74 2595546

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment

Telephone: +94 71 9802822

Hotline: 1989

The Ministry urged concerned parties to contact the Emergency Response Unit for assistance.