The Sri Lankan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to providing continued legal and consular assistance to Anojan Sivarasa following the Saudi Supreme Court’s decision to set aside his death sentence and refer the case for a fresh hearing.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, O.L. Ameer Ajwad, visited Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison on 26 October 2026 to discuss the assistance required ahead of the forthcoming court proceedings.
During the meeting, the Ambassador emphasised the importance of close coordination between Sivarasa, his legal counsel and the Sri Lankan Embassy to ensure that the necessary legal support is provided throughout the proceedings.
He reaffirmed that the Embassy would continue to extend appropriate assistance while respecting the independence of the Saudi Arabian judiciary and the due process of law.
The Ambassador also met with prison authorities and expressed appreciation for their continued cooperation with the Embassy and their support for Sivarasa’s welfare during his detention.
The visit was attended by Vindana Munasinghe, First Secretary for Consular Affairs, and Sahul Hameed, Interpreter, of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh.
