New Foreign Employment Bill, overseas voting mechanism in the works – Acting FM
2026-09-28
Sri Lanka is preparing a new Foreign Employment Bill while work is also underway to establish a mechanism allowing SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Qatar explore expanded cooperation in agri-tech and food production
2026-09-25
Sri Lanka and Qatar have explored opportunities to expand cooperation in agricultural technology, climate-resilient farming and sustainable food production, includingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes greater Qatari investment, job opportunities during Deputy FM’s Doha visit
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka has sought to deepen its economic and development ties with Qatar, with discussions focusing on new investments, developmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka–Qatar labour talks emphasize worker protection and recruitment reform
2026-09-22
The latest meeting of the Sri Lanka–Qatar Joint Labour Committee in Doha centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the labourContinue Reading
Deputy Minister engages with 6,000 Sri Lankans in Serbia
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Arun Hemachandra has attended a major international summit in Serbia, markingContinue Reading
Govt to reserve Rs. 5 bn Kuwait Fund solely for welfare of Sri Lankan migrant workers
2026-07-22
The government has decided to allocate the Rs. 5 billion Kuwait Fund exclusively for the social protection and welfare ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to EU partnership at Business Roundtable
2026-05-28
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to working closely with the European Union and internationalContinue Reading
Indonesia, Sri Lanka agree to deepen ties during vice minister’s visit
2026-04-29
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Muhammad Anis Matta, paid an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 23–25,Continue Reading
Deputy FM gives update on four injured Sri Lankans in Middle East
2026-03-09
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says four Sri Lankans injured in recent Middle East attacks have all beenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, South Korea Deputy Ministers hold talks to boost cooperation
2026-02-25
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, met with Eui-hae Cecilia Chung, Deputy Minister ofContinue Reading
Govt announces housing loans, pension plans for migrant workers
2026-01-06
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Arun Hemachandra, says that in 2026, Sri Lanka entered into severalContinue Reading
No Sri Lankans harmed in Sydney attack : Deputy Foreign Minister
2025-12-15
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says no Sri Lankans in Australia were reported to be harmed in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Belgium discuss expanding bilateral cooperation
2025-11-21
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra met with the Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives and President ofContinue Reading
Deputy FM to attend EU-Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum
2025-11-19
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, is to participate in the 4th EU-Indo Pacific Ministerial Forum in Belgium, theContinue Reading
New Electronic Korean Language Exam Centre opened in Thalahena
2025-10-22
A state-of-the-art Electronic Korean Language Examination Centre, equipped with modern facilities and smart devices such as tablets, was officially openedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to probe fraud in Israel caregiver recruitment
2025-09-02
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, says investigations will be launched by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into fraudulentContinue Reading
Indonesia arrests show NPP Govt’s firm policy against organized crime : Minister
2025-08-29
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says the successful capture of several leading underworld criminals in Indonesia is aContinue Reading
Protest held despite Trinco land dispute resolved in July : Minister
2025-08-15
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra says the land dispute linked to the Muthu Nagar area in Trincomalee had already been fundamentallyContinue Reading