Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced that steps are currently being taken to implement the e-Passport (electronic passport) issuance system in Sri Lanka.

Deputy Minister of Public Security, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, confirmed that with the court's injunction order now lifted, there are no legal obstacles to the implementation of the system.

He stated that the issuance of e-Passports is expected to begin within the next eight months, with agreements already signed with the relevant companies.

Currently, passports are being issued under the normal procedure.

However, the Deputy Minister also mentioned that preparations are underway to import one million new passports to meet...