Minister of External Affairs Manusha Nanayakkara has held discussions with the top management of government and private banks regarding the possibility of giving more benefits to migrant workers when sending money legally through the banking system.
The Minister requested for additional benefits in addition to the current benefits of sending money through the banking system and it is said that a positive response has been received from the bank representatives.
Accordingly, more attention has been paid to providing low-interest housing loans to migrant workers.
It is reported that the Minister of Mass Media and Transport Bandula Gunawardena has also participated in this occasion and his proposals have also been submitted to the bank representatives.
