Foreign Minister briefed the Diplomatic Corps in Colombo on the current situation in Sri Lanka

Foreign Minister briefs Colombo-based diplomatic corps on present situation in Sri Lanka L. Peiris has briefed the Colombo-based Diplomatic corps on Thursday (2 June) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Peiris outlined the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka and the challenges encountered by the Government which included pressing issues such as shortage of fuel, gas, essential pharmaceutical products and power cuts, the ministry said.

Foreign Minister Peiris expressed his appreciation to the Diplomatic Corps for their participation and requested the envoys to extend their support and goodwill during a particularly challenging phase in Sri Lanka’s recent history.