No Srilankans stranded at US airports; MFA

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Foreign Affairs Ministry today said that Sri Lankan travellers are not stranded at any US airport following the new immigration regulations including a controversial immigration ban issued by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry Mahishini Colonne said in a tweet from her official Twitter handle that Sri Lankan missions in the US have informed them that there are no confirmed cases of Sri Lankans stranded at the airports.

"All SriLankan missions in the US are on alert and in touch with relevant US authorities on this matter. Any SriLankan stranded at a US airport and requiring assistance, can call Sri Lanka's Mission in New York on 001 917 597 7009," she said. She also noted that SriLanka is not on the list of countries in the recent US Executive Order.

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