Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has established an Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters arising from the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

The Division has been created with the primary objective of prioritizing the safety and well-being of Sri Lankan nationals in the region. With approximately one million Sri Lankans living and working in the Middle East, the Government has identified their protection as its foremost concern, the statement said.

Additionally, the Unit will also extend assistance to non-Sri Lankan nationals in Sri Lanka who may be affected by the current situation, with issues to be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

The Emergency Response Unit operates ...