During the deliberations with ACJU yesterday (27), President Wickremesinghe clarified that rumors about a new consulate in Jerusalem are false & informed that the Sri Lankan missions in Israel has been operational since year 2000, ensuring the welfare of Sri Lankans working there, President Media Unit states.
Earlier in March 2024, Sri Lanka opened a new Honorary Consulate for Haifa and Northern District of Israel which is a main trade and industrial hub. Haifa is a famous tourist destination with architectural and historical heritage sites. The main port city of Israel is also located in Haifa. There are around 2,000 Sri Lankan migrant workers in Haifa and the Northern area of Israel.
