The discharge mentioned that Myanmar regulation enforcement authorities rescued these Sri Lankans on 4 April 2024, following the request by the Authorities of Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Embassy officers in Bangkok obtained them on 11 April 2024 on the Mae Sot border gate in Thailand, and subsequently they have been dropped at Bangkok and offered lodging till their repatriation was organized with the help of the Worldwide Group for Migration.
“The Worldwide Group for Migration offered logistical help in repatriating the rescued Sri Lankans. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Myanmar, by the Eden Basis, a charity group primarily based in Myanmar, offered them with meals and different requirements throughout their momentary keep on the Myawaddy Police Station following the rescue from traffickers.
The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry coordinated the repatriation course of in collaboration with related stakeholders, and Director Common/Consular Affairs of the Overseas Ministry A.S.Ok Senavirthne obtained the eight Sri Lankans on the Bandaranaike Worldwide Airport (BIA). The eight Sri Lankans expressed their deep appreciation to the Ministry of Overseas Affairs for its persistent efforts in making certain their secure return to Sri Lanka,
The Ministry of Overseas Affairs needs to precise its honest appreciation to the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand in addition to different stakeholders, together with IOM for his or her help on this regard, the discharge mentioned.
