The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in close coordination with the Sri Lanka Mission in Egypt and the Eritrean authorities, has successfully facilitated the repatriation of six (06) Sri Lankan seafarers who were previously detained in Eritrea.
On the instructions of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Cairo, concurrently accredited to Eritrea, was in Asmara, the Capital of Eritrea to attend to the relevant procedures and arrange their departure from Eritrea. Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism received the group of Sri Lankans at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo, today (24 October 2025).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism will continue to provide consular assistance to Sri Lankans abroad and will take all necessary measures to protect their interests.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism
Colombo
24 October 2025
