Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC,— To ask the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism,— (1)
(a) Will he inform this House —
(i) whether he is aware that certain individuals holding dual citizenship are serving as Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing Sri Lanka;
(ii) if so, of the names of such Ambassadors and High Commissioners, their dates of appointment and other relevant details separately;
(iii) whether he is aware that appointing of individuals with dual citizenship to high-level diplomatic positions could give rise to potential conflicts of interest; and
(iv) if so, of the measures that are intended to be taken to prevent/address such conflicts of interest?
(b) If not, why?
Asked Date
2025-06-06
Asked by
Hon. M. Nizam Kariapper, PC, M.P.
Ministry
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
1
Holding of dual citizenship by Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing Sri Lanka
Answered Date
2025-06-06
Answered by
Hon. Ruwan Ranasinghe, M.P.
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