Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at modernising public service delivery and strengthening cooperation in public sector innovation.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign the agreement between Azerbaijan’s State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.
According to the Cabinet decision, the agreement is expected to be signed in conjunction with the United Nations Public Service Innovation Forum, scheduled to be held in Azerbaijan on November 5 and 6, 2026.
The proposed MoU aims to enhance cooperation in modernising public services through training programmes, internships and the exchange of expertise between the two countries.
It also seeks to establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure the delivery of quality and efficient public services, while introducing service evaluation procedures to improve performance.
The agreement will remain valid for three years.
The Cabinet approved the proposal submitted by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government to proceed with signing the agreement. (Newswire)