Sri Lanka, March 1 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka has announced that it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation in the Middle East, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of approximately one million Sri Lankan nationals living and working in the region remain the Government's highest priority.

In light of the prevailing regional volatility, Sri Lankan citizens in the Middle East have been strongly advised to exercise heightened vigilance and to:

Keep mobile phones fully charged and carry valid identification documents at all times.

The Ministry stated that all Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions in the region have activated 24-hour emergency hotlines to provide assistance w...