Over 100 international observers here for Presidential poll

Observers from The Commonwealth

A total of 116 representatives from various international election observation organisations have arrived in Sri Lanka to monitor the upcoming Presidential election. 

Among the observers, 78 are from the European Union (EU), marking a substantial contingent from the EU election observation mission.

Additionally, 22 representatives from the Commonwealth have also arrived to participate in the monitoring activities.

The Asian Election Observation Network has sent 9 observers, while 7 representatives from South Asian regional countries have joined the election monitoring process this year, following an invitation from the Election Commission.

These international observers have been deployed across twenty-five districts to carry out their monitoring duties. 

The National Election Commission has assured that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the safety and security of the observers, with local police stations being duly informed of their presence and responsibilities.