The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said it is closely following the case of Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, who is currently undergoing judicial proceedings in Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued today, the Ministry said it was monitoring developments through the Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh and in coordination with the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Colombo.
The Ministry said it remains engaged with the relevant Saudi authorities through diplomatic channels and is taking appropriate steps to safeguard Sivarasa’s interests.
It also said efforts are being made to provide him with all possible assistance during the ongoing judicial proceedings.
