As a large number of Sri Lankans opted to return to Sri Lanka [March 22 2011] By Uditha Kumarasinghe

As a large number of Sri Lankans opted to return to Sri Lanka, following the disaster, the ministry of External Affairs in consultation with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan and Sri Lankan Airlines to facilitated their return, External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris said.

The Embassy continues to be in close contact with the relevant Japanese officials with a view to ensuring the safety and well being of Sri Lankans in Japan, he said.