Minister Jayatissa made the statement while responding to a question from Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa regarding the government’s awareness of the vessel in Sri Lankan waters.
He assured that the President, the Security Council, and the government are fully informed and taking all necessary measures to safeguard the lives of those on board.
“The government is aware of the matter. We are taking all necessary interventions to resolve this issue, minimize risks to human lives, and ensure regional security. This vessel is not in our territorial waters but within the Exclusive Economic Zone. Nevertheless, we are making maximum interventions concerning the lives on board. A full report will be submitted to Parliament,” Minister Jayatissa said.
