The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) has suspended the issuance of visa recommendations to two Authorised Persons (APs) following the detention and deportation of foreign nationals employed by them.
Issuing a statement, the CPCEC said that the suspension will remain in effect until an ongoing investigation into the incident at the Bandaranaike International Airport is completed. The CPCEC has formally requested both APs to provide detailed written explanations and supporting documents to ensure a transparent inquiry.
The CPCEC further thanked the Department of Immigration and Emigration for its vigilance and reiterated that all regulatory authorities in Sri Lanka retain their powers within the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ), as outlined in Section 74 of the CPCEC Act No. 11 of 2021.
The CPCEC urged all authorised entities to exercise due diligence, including thorough background checks before recruitment, to maintain high compliance standards.
Reaffirming its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment, the Commission said it will continue to support legitimate business activities within the SEZ while safeguarding national interests and ensuring the Colombo Port City’s role as a transformative national asset. (Newswire)