2026-03-04 / Oral Question under Standing Order 27(2): Middle East Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Impact

Hon. Vijitha Herath - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism

2026-03-04
Security & DefenceForeign Affairs

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath responded to the Leader of the Opposition by reaffirming the government's preparedness for potential adverse developments while simultaneously pursuing a positive resolution to an unspecified situation. He called on the Opposition to refrain from politicising the matter, urging a unified national approach, and referenced a statement made by the President the previous day as the basis for the government's position.

Hon. Leader of the Opposition, I understand your point. As the President clearly stated yesterday, we are ready for any adverse development, while actively working to steer this towards a positive outcome. Therefore, I also call on the Opposition—do not try to make this into a bomb; let us all face this together as a nation. We are all prepared.