Protection for Lankans living abroad
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a programme to protect Sri Lankan nationals living abroad from attacks by LTTE sympathizers following the defeat of LTTE terrorism in the country and foreign ministries in all countries have been briefed on strengthening security for Sri Lankans.Minister of Foreign Affairs Rohitha Bogollagama has held discussions with relevant governments to provide additional security for Sri Lankan nationals. Also, the minister has made a special appeal to provide additional security to Sri Lankan missions abroad.Under the Geneva Convention, parties to the agreement are bound to provide security to foreign embassies in their countries.
