The issue of Sri Lankans residing in Israel without valid visas was taken up for discussion recently, during the second meeting of the Parliamentary Friendship Association, established in the Israeli Parliament.
During the meeting of the Association, established to strengthen cooperation between Israel and Sri Lanka at the parliamentary level, it was noted that this situation affects not only Sri Lankans but also other foreign nationals.
According to Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, the matter was referred to the Committee on Foreign Workers of the Israeli Parliament for further consideration, and the Committee is scheduled to take up this issue at its next session.
He further said that, in addition, the meeting also addressed the possibility of providing training opportunities in Israel for officials of the Sri Lankan Parliament.
The discussion was attended by Tsega Melaku, Chairman of the Israel–Sri Lanka Friendship Association, officials from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, representatives from the Foreign Policy Division of the Israeli Parliament, and Hemantha Ekanayake, Deputy Head of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel. (Newswire)