Sri Lanka Urges Peaceful Resolution to West Asia Conflict, Cites Global Economic Impact

• Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged all parties in the West Asia conflict to commit to a swift, peaceful resolution.
• Dissanayake highlighted the conflict's negative repercussions on the global economy, including Sri Lanka.
• Despite long queues at fuel stations, the President stated there is no current fuel shortage in the country.
• Sri Lanka has limited fuel storage capacity, only enough for about 40 days, making it vulnerable to prolonged import shortages.
• The government and Central Bank are monitoring the situation, and a state of emergency was extended to ensure essential services.