The Cabinet has approved to allow Malaysian and Japanese nationals to enter Sri Lanka without visas.
Earlier, this concession was approved for the five countries of India, China, Russia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando in an X post said that the concession will be given until March 31, 2024.
“The Cabinet approved the visa free facility to people from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand as a pilot project till 31 March with immediate effect,” he said.
Cabinet approved visa free to India , China , Russia , Malaysia , Japan , Indonesia and Thailand as a pilot project till 31 March with immediate effect. #visitsrilanka#srilankayoucomebackformore
Everything is ready for free visa approval for five countries namely China, India, Russia, Thailand and Indonesia. Through this, the doors will be opened for a new leap in the tourism sector. #harinfernandopic.twitter.com/UYzzuJKLpS
A Cabinet sub-committee has been appointed on June 23 to study the current situation in the Middle East.
Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism – Vijitha Herath, the ministers Wasantha Samarasinghe, Kumara Jayakody and Samantha Vidyarathna have been named as the other committee members.
Additionally, a committee of ministry secretaries have been appointed.
Meanwhile, speaking to media, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure – Samantha Vidyarathna has said that the Government will take all possible measures to minimise the impact that the Israel-Iran conflict will have on local businesses, the country’s economy and the daily lives of all Sri Lankans.
A young man has died after being assaulted with a helmet during an altercation in Halwathura, Bulathsinhala.
Police said the incident occurred following an argument between the victim and another individual.
The victim was initially admitted to Horana Hospital, later transferred to Colombo National Hospital, and then returned to Horana Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased is a 30-year-old resident of Halwathura, Bulathsinhala, police said.
A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident, and investigations are underway by the Bulathsinhala Police.