Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Romania from October 20 to 26, with a focus on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding employment opportunities and promoting trade and investment.
A key highlight of the visit will be the sixth round of bilateral consultations between Sri Lanka and Romania, which is expected to review existing cooperation and explore new areas of engagement.
Hemachandra is also scheduled to attend the inaugural meeting of the Sri Lanka–Romania Joint Working Group on Labour Cooperation, established under a bilateral memorandum of understanding.
Discussions are expected to focus on expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankans, ensuring safe and transparent recruitment practices, and strengthening the protection and welfare of Sri Lankan workers in Romania.
The visit will also include meetings with senior Romanian government officials, parliamentary representatives and business chambers in Bucharest, Timișoara and Arad to explore opportunities to enhance trade, investment and institutional cooperation.
Hemachandra is also expected to meet Sri Lankan communities in several regions of Romania to discuss their concerns, welfare and access to consular assistance.
The visit aims to strengthen Sri Lanka–Romania relations and translate bilateral cooperation into economic opportunities and practical benefits for Sri Lankans. (Newswire)