08 April 2020 – Proposal to repatriate 33 Sri Lankans stranded in airports

Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Foreign Affairs, Transportation
Intervention Categories: International travel measures; Repatriation of nationals
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Foreign Minister, Cabinet and Operations Director of Airport & Aviation Services

Overview: Cabinet has approved a proposal to repatriated 33 stranded Sri Lankans in airports across the world. The proposal was submitted by Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.
Full details here: http://www.themorning.lk/cabinet-approves-decision-to-bring-back-33-stranded-sri-lankans/

Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Public Opinion (e.g. consultations, opinion polling)