Sri Lankan Missions Abroad will earn Rs. 3.2 billion by 2021

In a statement the Foreign Ministry said these measures include a drastic reduction in and suspension of some entitled allowances of the staff of Sri Lanka’s overseas missions.

The Ministry also stated that Sri Lanka Missions abroad have generated Rs.3,221 million revenue during the year 2021, while the Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Ministry earned Rs. 675 million by extending consular services.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would coordinate with the Prime Minister’s Office to explore additional avenues to further reduce expenditure.