Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- This statement is following recent developments reported in the media, regarding the detention and deportation of foreign nationals employed by entities operating as Authorised Persons (APs) licensed by the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC).
Following the alleged incident, the CPCEC has suspended the issuance of Visa recommendations for the two APs whose employees were involved in the incident at Bandaranaike International Airport. This suspension measure will remain in place until the ongoing investigation of the alleged incident is completed.
The CPCEC has formally requested both APs to submit detailed written explanations, and all necessary documentation relevant to the alleged incident to ensure a tho...