Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, highlighted key initiatives for 2026 aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka’s foreign relations and improving the welfare of migrant workers. His remarks came during a media briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday .
The Deputy Minister pointed out that the existing Foreign Service Appointments Act, which has been in place for decades, contains several gaps. He announced that it will be revised and reintroduced as a new Foreign Employment Act later this year.
To support migrant workers, a range of welfare measures is planned, including the provision of housing loans up to Rs. 10 million. Discussions are also underway to establish a pension scheme for migrant workers, with Deputy Minister Hemachandra pledging to personally oversee the resolution of their concerns.
In addition, migrant workers will soon be able to submit complaints through social media platforms. A dedicated investigation unit will be set up to address these complaints, and a WhatsApp service will be introduced in the future to streamline communication.
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