The Sri Lankan government has issued a travel advisory urging Sri Lankans to refrain from traveling to Lebanon and Syria due to the volatile situation in the region.
Sri Lankans currently in Lebanon and Syria are advised to remain vigilant, limit their outdoor movements, and stay in close contact with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut and the Honorary Consul in Damascus.
For assistance, contact the embassy via email at slemb.beiruit@mfa.gov.lk or through emergency hotlines:
| Mr. Sanath Balasuriya | – | 0094 771102510 |
| Ms. Priyangi Dissanayake | – | 0094 718381581 |
| Mr. Fahd Hawwa | – | 00961 81485809 |
| Dr. Al Droubi | mmd@aldroubi.com | 00963 944499666 / 00963 933858803 |
The full transcript is as below:
Travel Advisory for Lebanon and Syria
Sri Lankan nationals are instructed not to travel to Lebanon and Syria until further notice due to the current volatile situation in the region.
All Sri Lankans who are currently in Lebanon and Syria are strongly requested to be on alert and to take necessary precautions including restricting their outside movements and maintaining regular contacts with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beirut and the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Damascus, through Email ID slemb.beiruit@mfa.gov.lk, or the following emergency hotlines: 0094 771102510 Mr. Sanath Balasuriya; 0094 718381581 Ms. Priyangi Dissanayake; 00961 81485809, Mr. Fahd Hawwa and Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Damascus, Dr. Al Droubi and ; Email ID: mmd@aldroubi.com; Phone: 00963 944499666, 00963 933858803.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colombo
30 September 2024
