MESSAGE OF THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION AND WELFARE

Ministry of Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare, since its establishment in January 2007, has taken very progressive steps to face the challenge of converting the practice of unskilled labour supply to foreign employment with skilled workers and professionals.

Efforts have been made to change from traditional job markets to explore new foreign job markets through scientific market research. This has created new job opportunities for Sri Lankan youths in lucrative European and other job markets.

Formulation of "The National Policy on Labour Migration" in October 2008 is an achievement of a life time for the migrant workers in Sri Lanka and entering into Agreements with receiving countries is a giant step towards securing the safe and decent working environment.

This ministry has taken a bold step in launching pilot projects directly involving in training and employing youths in foreign countries with higher salaries and better working conditions.

We are committed to achieve maximum based on our Vision to be the leading contributor to National Economy through organized foreign employment industry.

MR. SUNIL SIRISENA, SECRETARY OF THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN EMPLOYMENT PROMOTION & WELFARE

Strengthening Island-wide Administrative Network for the Development of Foreign Employment Industry in Sri Lanka

Friday, 07 August 2009

It is important to build-up a work-force covering all Divisional Secretarial Divisions in Sri Lanka who will be responsible for the promotion development, protection and Welfare of migrant workers.

Many benefits for migrant workers - Minister

Friday, 07 August 2009

Despite the fact that women as domestic workers have earned billions of dollars, their employment abroad has created a social degeneration in the country. Therefore, steps have been taken to reduce this category leaving the country to 25 percent in the future, Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said

Wheels move for National Policy on Labour Migration

Wednesday, 25 February 2009

The Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Ministry yesterday announced a National Policy on Labour Migration. The effort is intended at developing a solid framework, with better protocol to enhance labour migrants contributions to the economy, society and their families.

Jobs in S. Korea for 6,000 more - The Island

Saturday, December 06, 2008

Six thousand Sri Lankans would be found employment in South Korea next year, Chairman, SLBFE Kingsley Ranawaka said. He said that foreign exchange from migrant workers which was around Rs 150 million a few years ago had increased to Rs 350 million a year.

SLBFE emblem used to dupe job seekers - Daily News

Monday, 8 December 2008

An organised gang has used forged documents with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) emblem to swindle millions of rupees from more than 60 people with the promise of lucrative employment and training opportunities in Japan.

Lanka ranks high in Korean labour market

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Sri Lanka's ratings in the Korean migrant labour market has shown a rapid increase, improving its ranking from a meagre 13, one year back to a very competitive number three, SLBFE Chairman Kingsley Ranawaka said.