Key Points
- Temporary closure of the Sri Lanka High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, the Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany, and the Consulate General in Nicosia, Cyprus, beginning December 31, 2021
Overview
Beginning December 31, 2021, the government of Sri Lanka announced the temporary closure of three missions abroad due to the conditions of the global pandemic and economic challenges. These include:
- The Sri Lanka High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
- The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Frankfurt, Germany
- The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Nicosia, Cyprus
The consular functions of the mission in Abuja, Nigeria, will be reassigned to the High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya, or Cairo, Egypt. The consular functions of the mission in Frankfurt, Germany, will be reassigned to Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Berlin, Germany. The consular functions of the mission in Nicosia, Cyprus, will be reassigned to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Rome, Italy.
What are the Changes?
The government of Sri Lanka will close several missions abroad beginning December 31, 2021. The functions of these missions will be carried out by the nearest missions abroad.
Looking Ahead
The foreign affairs department of Sri Lanka will monitor the transition process over the next several months and release updates accordingly. Continue to check the government of Sri Lanka’s website for additional updates and information.
