SRI LANKA UPDATE

Following the resignation of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the 15th of July, the parliament has convened to elect the Island’s 8th Executive President through a secret ballot held in parliament. There were three candidates contested upon which the incumbent Prime Minister, the acting President Mr. Ranil Wikremesinghe succeeded in securing a majority of the votes, hence he becomes the newly elected President of Sri Lanka. He will now form his government and appoint a Prime Minister and a cabinet of Ministers in due course.

 
It must be mentioned that the country has been peaceful since the 9th of July mass protest as everyone has been eagerly awaiting the election of the new President.

Multiple shipments of both Diesel and Petrol have been received during the past weekend with three diesel shipments of 40,000 metric tons each and 35,000 metric tons. The energy Ministry has introduced a new fuel distribution system through a QR Code following the successful registration of vehicles. Accordingly, fuel is expected to be distributed commencing from tomorrow, Thursday the 21st of July.

Meanwhile, both gas and fertilizer have been effectively distributed Island wide and seem to be well within control.

The IMF will resume the discussion with the new government and continue its support to restructure the economy with the new leadership.

All tourist attractions remain open and all our current tours continue to operate without any hindrance. We would recommend avoiding the city of Colombo until the situation in Colombo is settled and when the new President take the oath.

We responsibly reiterate that most of the protest held in Colombo is subdued and all other parts of the island continue to be peaceful with no interruption to travel.

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