The Ministry said the Division has been created with the primary objective of prioritising the safety and wellbeing of Sri Lankan nationals in the region. With approximately one million Sri Lankans living and working across Middle Eastern countries, the Government has identified their protection as its foremost concern.
The Unit will also assist non-Sri Lankan nationals currently in Sri Lanka who may face issues due to the evolving situation. Such matters will be addressed on a case-by-case basis, the Ministry said.
The Emergency Response Unit will operate on a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week basis.
Families and individuals seeking assistance can contact the following:
Emergency Response Unit – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tel: +94 11 744 5641 / +94 11 220 7250
WhatsApp (messages only): +94 77 718 9552
Email: [email protected]
Consular Affairs Division – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Tel: +94 74 259 5546
Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment
Tel: +94 71 980 2822
Hotline: 1989
The Ministry urged affected individuals and their families to use the above channels for verified information and assistance.
