Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardenatoday (16 February 2020) formally conveyed to the US Ambassador AlainaTeplitzSri Lanka’s strong objections on the imposition of travel restrictions by the Government of the United States of America on Lt. Gen.Shavendra Silva, Commander of the Army and Actg. Chief of Defence Staff, as well as his immediate family. Earlier on Friday (14 February 2020), the Foreign Ministry had issued the Government of Sri Lanka’s immediate reaction following the announcement by the US Secretary of State.

• Says providing services for war hero and disables soldiers will be extended to districts.

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 persons with a stock of gold being smuggled in the sea area of Madagal on 14^th February 2020.

The Navy apprehended 03 Indian nationals attempting to illegally migrate to Sri Lanka by a dinghy, along with 02 more suspects on 14th February 2020.