🇱🇰🇰🇷 Sri Lanka & South Korea to Strengthen Economic & Employment Ties

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra met with South Korean counterpart Eui-Hae Cecilia Chung in Seoul to bolster bilateral cooperation as Sri Lanka advances its economic recovery. • Economic & Development Cooperation: Discussions focused on aligning South Korean development assistance with Sri Lanka’s progress in debt restructuring and national reconstruction initiatives following Cyclone Ditwah. • Overseas Employment: A primary focus was placed on expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in South Korea, leveraging the strong existing labor partnership to support foreign exchange inflows. • Security & Cultural Ties: Both nations committed to enhancing security cooperation and people-to-people engagement, particularly among youth increasingly influenced by Korean culture. • 50 Years of Diplomacy: The meeting set the stage for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2027, with plans for high-level visits to strengthen institutional and trade frameworks.