Sri Lanka, March 17 -- Sri Lanka sets up four committees to mitigate issues due to Middle East conflict

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal submitted by the President to establish four committees to provide suitable recommendations on immediate measures needed to minimize the adverse impacts on the local economy and public life caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

1. Energy Committee

(Chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism)

To carry out necessary procurement activities for urgent purchases to maintain a stable supply of fuel, gas, and coal and to identify supply sources and new suppliers.

2. Committee for Maintaining the Public Service Systematically

(Chaired by th...