Sri Lanka seeks to expand labor opportunities in Türkiye

A Sri Lankan Deputy Minister has traveled to Ankara to explore expanding overseas employment opportunities for Sri Lankan citizens in Türkiye. This diplomatic effort aims to strengthen bilateral labor ties and diversify the country's foreign employment destinations, reducing reliance on traditional markets in the Middle East and Asia.

As overseas remittances remain a critical source of foreign exchange for Sri Lanka, authorities are identifying Türkiye as a potential destination for both skilled and semi-skilled labor. The visit is expected to lay the groundwork for formal frameworks regarding worker protections, wages, and recruitment standards to safeguard the welfare of Sri Lankans working abroad.