Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra will undertake an official visit to Romania from today (Oct. 20) until Oct. 26.
The key objectives of the visit are to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in trade, investment, employment and other areas of mutual interest.
A key highlight of the visit will be the Sixth Round of Bilateral Consultations between Sri Lanka and Romania, which will provide a platform to review existing cooperation and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
Deputy Minister Hemachandra is also scheduled to participate in the inaugural meeting of the Sri Lanka–Romania Joint Working Group on Labour Cooperation, established under a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding.
Discussions will focus on expanding employment opportunities, promoting safe and transparent recruitment practices, and protecting the rights and welfare of Sri Lankan workers in Romania.
The visit will include meetings with senior Romanian government officials, parliamentary representatives and business chambers in Bucharest, Timișoara and Arad to explore opportunities for trade, investment and institutional cooperation.
The Deputy Minister will also meet Sri Lankan communities in several regions of Romania to discuss their concerns, welfare and access to consular assistance.
The visit aims to further strengthen Sri Lanka–Romania relations and translate bilateral cooperation into practical economic opportunities and benefits for the people of both countries.