The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka His Excellency Khalid Hamoud Nasser Aldasam Alkahtani paid a courtesy call on Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, recently (29).
The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka stated that migrant workers from Sri Lanka are the highest paid in Saudi Arabia. The Ambassador further stated that he had suggested Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara to establish a vocational training centre to train migrant workers from Sri Lanka as there are many opportunities for them in Saudi Arabia.
Cordial discussions were held regarding future investment and employment opportunities between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia.
Appreciating the constant assistance of Saudi Arabia to Sri Lanka, Abeywardena assured that Sri Lanka will always stand with Saudi Arabia in friendship.
The Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake was also present at the occasion.
MIAP
