Urgent Travel Advisory for Sri Lankans Heading to Syria & Lebanon

News Today: Sri Lanka Issues Urgent Travel Advisory for Syria and Lebanon

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Sri Lankans planning to travel to Syria or Lebanon due to the escalating tensions in the region. The advisory instructs Sri Lankan nationals to avoid traveling to these countries until further notice. A Ministry spokesman emphasized that the situation in both Syria and Lebanon remains volatile and dangerous.

Sri Lankans currently residing in Lebanon or Syria are urged to stay on high alert and take all necessary precautions for their safety. This includes restricting movements outside and maintaining frequent contact with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut and the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Damascus. The Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and advises citizens to remain in communication for any urgent developments.

This travel advisory has been issued as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of Sri Lankans abroad amidst regional instability.