Shashi Weerawansa, wife of former minister Wimal Weerawansa, arrived at the police Financial Crimes Investigations Division a short while ago. Her husband Wimal Weerawansa also accompanied her. Shashi Weerawansa was summoned to the FCID to record a statement on a complaint regarding a land deal. Previously she was summoned to the FCID on May 28, but requested another date due to ill-health.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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