Forty-four Sri Lankans who were in different prisons across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been pardoned by a Royal order, a release issued by the Sri Lankan mission in Abu Dhabi said.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally conveyed to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi that these Sri Lankan prisoners received pardon by the Royal order on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, April 2024, the statement said.
These forty-four Sri Lankans who have received the Royal pardon will be repatriated to Sri Lanka by the UAE Government in due course.
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Abu Dhabi willcollaboratively coordinate with the UAE Government authorities and the Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka to ensure their safe repatriation.
Sri Lankan Ambassador in Abu Dhabi Udaya Indrarathne extended his deep appreciation to the UAE Government and its Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior for making arrangements to pardon these Sri Lankans.
The Sri Lankan Embassy appreciates the empathy and generosity shown by the leadership of the UAE in this regard.
