Govt. to coordinate safe return of Lankans in Ukraine

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In view of escalation of the situation in Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry has instructed the Sri Lanka Embassy in Ankara, which is concurrently accredited to Kyiv, to take appropriate measures to coordinate the safe passage of the remaining Sri Lankan nationals in Ukraine.

Sri Lankan nationals in Ukraine are requested to contact the 24x7 hotline established at the Sri Lanka Embassy in Ankara via mobile: +90 534 456 94 98 ; land line: +90 312 427 10 32; email: slemb.ankara@mfa.gov.lk.
Earlier the Ministry said the Sri Lankan Embassy is in close contact with over 40 Lankans including eight students.

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