The Governments of Sri Lanka and Israel have reached an agreement to enhance job opportunities for Sri Lankans in Israel, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara announced.
Minister Nanayakkara revealed that these opportunities span various sectors, including home-based caregiving, hotels, restaurants, construction, and infrastructure.
The minister stated that during discussions with Israeli authorities, employment opportunities were revealed, resulting in agreements between the two parties.
He disclosed these developments during his visit to Israel to observe the working conditions of Sri Lankan migrant workers and to negotiate agreements with the Israeli government regarding foreign employment opportunities.
Minister Nanayakkara also announced that recruitment for Israeli employment opportunities is being carried out through the ministry’s ‘Jayagamu Sri Lanka’ program.
“We came to Israel to observe the conditions of Sri Lankan workers working here. During our visit, we also had the opportunity to meet and discuss with five Ministers, including the Minister of Interior, the Minister of Construction, the Minister of Transport, the Minister of Labour, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“During the discussion with the Israeli Labour Minister, we discussed Sri Lankan workers’ working conditions, safety, and salaries. The most important outcome of this discussion was expediting the recruitment process of home-based caregivers in Israel.
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