It& #39;s been inspirational to see @MFA_SriLanka rising to the challenge during #COVID19. They& #39;ve helped stranded citizens return home, delivered food and water to those who most need it, and helped restart markets by facilitating the exchange of #SriLankan produced PPE. (1/4)

They have done all this during a crisis, in countries with far larger outbreaks than ours, putting themselves and their families at significant risk. This is just another reminder of the day-to-day work our #diplomats do, all around the world for us. (2/4)

They influence decisions of countries far more powerful than us, and act as front-line defense against interference and aggression. But our #diplomats are often unable to truly shine for a variety of reasons; bureaucracy, lack of resources, and mentoring to name just a few. (3/4)

Investing in the development & wellbeing of our diplomatic corps, is an investment in the protection of our national security. I hope when we come out of all this, #SriLanka remembers that. It is only right they are recognized for all they do. (4/4) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇱🇰" title="Flag of Sri Lanka" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of Sri Lanka"> https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌏" title="Earth globe asia-australia" aria-label="Emoji: Earth globe asia-australia"> http://www.dailynews.lk/2020/05/22/features/219103/laudable-role-young-diplomats">https://www.dailynews.lk/2020/05/2...