• So far 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more to be evacuated 

Sri Lanka continues to monitor the developments in Afghanistan and remains concerned about the situation, including its humanitarian aspect, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

 The statement said Sri Lanka had been facilitating, with the assistance of its international partners, evacuation of its citizens from Afghanistan. 

 “As of August 30, 2021, 66 Sri Lankans have been evacuated and seven more remain to be evacuated. Besides, 21 Sri Lankans have opted to remain in Afghanistan for the time being. Sri Lanka hopes that all those who possess travel authorisation from other countries will be allowed to proceed in a safe and orderly manner to the points of departure and travel out of Afghanistan,” the statement said. 

• Sri Lanka had been facilitating, with the assistance of its international partners, evacuation of its citizens from Afghanistan