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President instructs expediting further measures concerning Sivarasa Anojan, sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia

A discussion to review the further measures that could be taken regarding Sivarasa Anojan, a young Sri Lankan national who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (21), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The discussion focused on the measures taken to date concerning […]

On 21st July, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss expediting further measures concerning Sivarasa Anojan, a young Sri Lankan national sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia. The discussion centered on the measures taken thus far and the potential diplomatic and legal steps that could be pursued.

The President emphasized the importance of continuing diplomatic engagement with Saudi Arabian authorities and maintaining close involvement in the case. He also stressed the need for relevant ministries and institutions to work in close coordination to explore all possible avenues for securing Anojan's release. Officials from various ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, and the Ministry of Defence, attended the meeting.

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