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UK updates travel advisory to Sri Lanka, OK to travel to East and Jaffna

Jan 04, Colombo: The United Kingdom today eased the travel restrictions advised on its citizens visiting Sri Lanka and gave the go-ahead to visit the East and Jaffna.

Issuing a release the British High Commissioner, Dr Peter Hayes said that he is pleased to announce that his government has relaxed the restrictions on travel suggested in the advice they give to British visitors coming to Sri Lanka.

"We no longer discourage British travellers from visiting any part of the Eastern Province or Jaffna District," he said.

"We've recently visited both Jaffna and the East and taken this decision based on our assessment of the improving security situation," Dr. Hayes added.

However, the advisory discouraged the travel to the northern districts of Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya in light of the uncertain security situation in those areas.

"We encourage Britons planning to travel around Sri Lanka to read our full travel advice." He said.

The full FCO advice on travel to Sri Lanka can be found at: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/sri-lanka