Consulate A.S.P. in confusion because of Qatar chaos -- changing Riyals once again at Katunayaka

Consulate A.S.P. in confusion because of Qatar chaos -- changing Riyals once again at Katunayaka

Several Arab states have taken a decision to boycott connections with Qatar yesterday and as a result close upon twenty-five lakhs of Sri Lankans living in Qatar have been thrown into a quandary. It is property and land businessman Mr. A.S.P. Liyanage who became popular because of Peacock Mansion who operates as the Sri Lankan Consulate in Qatar. From yesterday he was found

engrossed in responding to telephone calls streaming in from all corners from yesterday trying to provide accurate information to callers about the situation at hand.

Foreign reports have indicated that signs of a food shortage has dawned in Qatar and since it was a country which depended on foreign food produce, there are warning alerts that there would soon be a food shortage in super markets. It is understood that because some members of the public were removing articles of food in bulk to their homes, certain customers have been inconvenienced.

Difficulty in changing Qatar Riyals in Sri Lanka was noted for a period of some hours as reported from Katunayaka Airport; however the situation has later changed. The airport has informed that under Riyals 1000 in Qatar currency is being transacted at present. Sri Lankan Consulate Mr. A.S.P. Liyanage has advised Sri Lankans staying in Qatar to carry dollars when going to Sri Lanka.