The Hon. Rohana Bandara
Rohana Bandara raised concerns about Sri Lankan youth seeking employment in Korea, stating that some who passed required examinations had not received placements while others had, and requested ministerial attention to the issue. He also asked what measures the Government was taking to ensure the safety of approximately 20,000 Sri Lankan workers in Israel amid the Israel–Iran conflict, including whether it would intervene to evacuate them if necessary.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Minister, our youth have high expectations about Korean employment and make great efforts. Recently, issues arose; some who passed exams were deprived while others got placements. Please pay special attention.
¶ 02 Also, regarding the current Israel–Iran war: Israel is a country many Sri Lankans went to for work with great interest; about 20,000 Sri Lankans are working there per information. Due to the war, their lives are at risk and families here are anxious. How is their safety ensured? If evacuation is needed, will the Government intervene to bring them back?
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Cite as: The Hon. Rohana Bandara. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 June 2025. No. 1751430648025512. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/27419