By Poojathmi Rivithma
Colombo, January 24 (Daily Mirror ) – The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said that 311,000 Sri Lankans were able to secure overseas employment opportunities in 2024, marking a significant contribution to the nation’s foreign workforce.
SLBFE Chairman KosalaWickramasinghe, speaking at an awareness program for newly licensed foreign employment agents on January 23, revealed plans to boost this number to 340,000 in 2025, a 12% increase.
He saidthat the bureau was aiming to achieve this target by streamlining recruitment processes and cracking down on fraudulent activities.
Wickramasinghealso emphasised the need for stricter regulation, citing reports of malpractice among some licensed agencies, and warned of legal action against offenders to safeguard workers’ interests.
The SLBFE views this initiative as a critical step toward increasing foreign remittances, which are vital for bolstering Sri Lanka’s economy