Middle East conflict could affect Sri Lanka's economy: president

COLOMBO, March 3 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could spill over into Sri Lanka's economy and daily life through disruptions to energy supplies and external earnings.

Speaking in parliament as he outlined the government's position, Dissanayake said the conflict benefits no community and cautioned that modern weapons and mil