Diplomatic Appointments: Parliament Approves Four New Heads of Mission 🇱🇰

The Committee on High Posts, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has officially approved the nominations for four key diplomatic representatives. These appointments are vital for strengthening Sri Lanka’s bilateral relations and labor migration oversight in the Middle East and Africa. • New Diplomatic Appointments: State of Israel: H.M.G. Saman Kumar Chandrasiri (Ambassador) Republic of Kenya: W. Peter Rohan Dhammika Fernando (High Commissioner) Lebanese Republic: Anura Withanage (Ambassador) State of Palestine: Mohamed Farook Mohamed Fawzer (Representative) • Strategic Context: These appointments cover regions critical to Sri Lanka’s foreign employment sector and regional diplomacy. The approvals follow standard parliamentary vetting to ensure leadership stability in missions overseeing trade and citizen welfare abroad. _Note: Based on official parliamentary committee reports._