Foreign

Immigration and Emigration Controller Harsha Ilukpitiya has pleaded guilty before the Supreme Court to charges of contempt of court. The charges stem from his failure to comply with a court order regarding the issuance of electronic visas.

The countries of the Middle East play a vital role in the global economy and are often referred to as the engine of the global economy, as the region lies at the heart of the world’s energy system. It holds nearly half of the world’s proven oil reserves and about one-third of its natural gas reserves. Nations such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates are key to meeting global energy demand.

In a significant move aimed at bolstering transparency and combating corruption, the government has begun collecting asset and liability declarations from all public servants across the island. This initiative is being implemented by the Anti-Corruption Act No. 9 of 2003.