Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the emerging situation cannot be fully anticipated in advance, and therefore stressed the need for the country to continuously monitor developments and collectively face these challenges.

President Dissanayake made these remarks during a meeting held today (15) at the President's Office with secretaries of relevant ministries and heads of institutions, convened to discuss issues arising in maintaining essential public services under the current conditions.

The meeting also addressed the continuation of operations in sectors such as education, and the President directed officials to explore the feasibility of working from home...