Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said there were a few "very capable" personalities among the ambassadors who have been recalled by the new government of Sri Lanka.

The Speaker's statement comes in the wake of the government's decision to recall all politically-appointed heads of foreign diplomatic missions.

"The first impression of a country is created by its Ambassadors and High Commissioners. It is important to appoint truly capable and eminent professionals to those positions. I am sure there are a few very capable personalities among those who have now been recalled," the Speaker tweeted.

Speaker Jayasuriya is the head of the Constitutional Councl — the final decision-making body when it comes to high-profile appointments.

However, career diplomats who are heading various foreign diplomatic missions on behalf of Sri Lanka will continue in their positions.