Colombo, February 28 Sri Lanka said on Saturday that it had established emergency hotlines as it maintained close contact with the country's diplomatic missions in the West Asia region in light of the escalating war situation there.
The Sri Lankan announcement came hours after the US and Israel jointly launched a major attack on Iran, with tensions escalating in other Gulf countries.
Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was in close contact with the country's diplomatic missions in the West Asia region.
The ministry also said it had established emergency hotlines at Sri Lankan missions in the West Asia region, enabling its citizens to contact in case of any emergency requirements.
The island nation's Foreign Ministry said that as of Saturday, there had been little impact on Sri Lankans in the West Asia region.
Meanwhile, at least 10 flights connecting Colombo with various West Asian destinations have been cancelled in view of the escalating situation, said Sri Lankan Airlines.
Sri Lanka's Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilaka said that both Colombo and Mattala international airports are being kept ready for any emergency situations faced by West Asian flights.
"There will be additional fuel stocks available at both airports to meet emergency needs," he said while speaking to the media.
