SL and Thailand Finalize Landmark Labour Cooperation Framework 📈

Sri Lanka and Thailand have successfully concluded negotiations on two key bilateral instruments: a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and an Agreement on the Employment of Sri Lankan Workers. • Strategic Recruitment: The agreements formalize a pilot project approved by the Thai Cabinet to recruit 10,000 Sri Lankan workers to address acute labor shortages in Thailand. • Key Sectors: Opportunities are focused on agriculture & livestock, construction, food & beverage, industry, aquatic animal processing, mining, and educational institutions. • Timeline: Following government approvals, the formal signing is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026 at the Ministerial level. • Economic Impact: This Government-to-Government (G-to-G) framework aims to provide structured, gainful employment for Sri Lankans, contributing to national foreign remittances while ensuring worker rights and welfare under a regulated system. _The move marks a significant milestone in bilateral ties, following the implementation of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA)._ Based on official diplomatic communications.