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19 වන ලෝක වෘත්තීය සමිති සම්මේලනය ලංකාවේ

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Sri Lanka to host 19th World Trade Union Congress in May 2027Photo: Newswire

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  • The congress is scheduled for May 13–15, 2027, in Colombo.
  • About 800 delegates from nearly 130 countries are expected, according to Newswire.
  • The World Federation of Trade Unions is organising the congress.
  • Newswire says the WFTU’s Presidential Council selected Sri Lanka as host.

Lankadeepa and Newswire report that Sri Lanka has received Cabinet approval to host the 19th World Trade Union Congress from May 13 to 15, 2027. Newswire identifies Colombo as the venue.

Newswire reports that about 800 delegates representing nearly 130 countries are expected to attend. The congress is being organised by the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU), which brings together trade union representatives from around the world, according to Newswire.

Newswire says the WFTU’s Presidential Council chose Sri Lanka, citing the country’s active trade union sector and strategic geographical location. The Labour Minister informed the Cabinet about arrangements for hosting the congress, and the Cabinet agreed to proceed with the necessary preparations, Newswire reports.

Based on: Lankadeepa, NewswireWritten by AI from Lankadeepa, Newswirethese outlets’ reports. Not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original reports are the authority. .
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  1. Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka to host 69th IPA World Congress 2026 in Colombo
  2. Newswire · Sri Lanka hosts International Police Association World Congress for first time in Asia

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