Sri Lanka is set to host the 19th World Trade Union Congress in Colombo from May 13 to 15, 2027, with approximately 800 delegates from nearly 130 countries expected to participate.
The congress, organised by the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), will bring together representatives of trade unions from across the world.
According to the government, the Presidential Council of the WFTU selected Sri Lanka as the host country in recognition of its active trade union sector and strategic geographical location.
The Minister of Labour has informed the Cabinet of Ministers of the arrangements to host the international congress in Colombo.
The Cabinet has granted its concurrence to proceed with the necessary preparations for the event. (Newswire)