Overseas Minister Vijitha Herath as we speak (Oct. 27) introduced measures to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans working overseas and introduce a contributory pension system for expatriate employees, throughout the fortieth anniversary of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Overseas Employment (SLBFE).
Talking on the occasion, the Minister stated the Ministry of Public Administration has appointed a particular committee to rapidly set up the required authorized framework and services to implement these initiatives.
The pension scheme goals to offer larger advantages to Sri Lankans residing abroad, whereas the transfer to grant voting rights fulfills a long-standing promise to expatriates.
Highlighting the essential position of expatriate employees in strengthening the nation’s economic system, Minister Herath emphasised that enhancing their welfare is a prime precedence. He additionally famous that the international employment sector had beforehand suffered from irregularities as a result of actions of sure events. Nevertheless, latest arrests and authorized measures have efficiently lowered unlawful actions, making certain a extra clear system.
A particular commemorative cowl was additionally launched to mark the SLBFE’s fortieth anniversary, celebrating the bureau’s efforts and reaffirming the federal government’s dedication to defending and empowering expatriate employees.
Overseas Minister Herath additional acknowledged that the international employment sector is now free from political interference, underscoring the federal government’s dedication to truthful and clear administration of abroad employment.
(dailynews.lk)
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