UAE envoy hopes to expand job opportunities to Lankans

A meeting took place at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and Khaled Nasser AlAmeri, the Ambassador of the UAE to Sri Lanka.

Ambassador AlAmeri reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic development during the discussions.

He also highlighted the importance of further strengthening the existing bilateral relations between the two nations.

Ambassador Khaled Nasser AlAmeri pointed out that there are now better investment opportunities for UAE investors in Sri Lanka under the new political framework.

He mentioned that, in the past, Sri Lanka did not offer a conducive investment environment.

He noted that around 150,000 Sri Lankans are currently employed in the UAE.

He expressed hope to expand these job opportunities further and create new employment prospects for Sri Lankan professionals.

The Ambassador also highlighted that the UAE is ready to expand its trade relations with Sri Lanka and looks forward to entering into new agreements in this regard.

Additionally, the Ambassador invited President Anura Kumara Disanayake to meet with UAE leaders and investors, stating that such interactions would be a good platform to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.