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Low key Independence Day celebrations at SL foreign missions
Sri Lanka is to hold Independence Day (February 4) celebrations in its overseas diplomatic missions on a low key to cuts costs due to the dollar crisis, the Foreign Minister has said.
In a letter issued by the Ministry to its overseas missions, it has directed all these mission heads to conduct the Independence Day celebrations on a low key with limited participation of Sri Lankan expatriates.
Sri Lankans living in foreign countries have been restricted from participating in these celebrations at all Sri Lankan embassies and high commissions abroad, according to the letter sent by the ministry.
The Ministry has directed all foreign diplomatic missions to hold celebrations without the attendance of guests due to dollar constraints.
Hundreds of Sri Lankans abroad were in the practice of visiting Sri Lankan embassies and high commissions overseas to mark the country’s Independence Day while foreign missions, especially in West Asia, often receive a large number of guests on the day. (Bandula)
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