Sri Lanka and Türkiye explore employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers
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Newswire reports that Sri Lanka and Türkiye signed a memorandum on agricultural cooperation in Ankara on Tuesday (27), during a meeting between Sri Lankan Deputy Foreign Minister and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra and Türkiye’s Deputy Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ahmet Bağcı. Newswire says the agreement sets a framework for collaboration on farming development, modern technologies, research and innovation, knowledge exchange, and capacity building.
Newswire reports that the discussions also addressed improving agricultural productivity, supporting farmers, sustainable farming and food security. The two sides considered cooperation between agricultural institutions and practical initiatives for their respective sectors. Newswire says Hemachandra welcomed Türkiye’s commitment to bilateral relations and agricultural cooperation.
Newsfirst, Newswire and Ada Derana report that Sri Lanka and Türkiye signed an amended bilateral Air Transport Agreement or protocol in Ankara on Tuesday (27), intended to strengthen air transport cooperation and connectivity. Newsfirst says the deal is intended to create opportunities in tourism, trade and investment; Newswire and Ada Derana provide less detail in the available reports.
Newsfirst and Ada Derana report that the countries also explored employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in Türkiye. Newsfirst says their discussions involved labour migration, skills development and worker welfare. The available reports do not provide further detail on specific employment measures or next steps.
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