'No FEM officials to serve more than 2 years abroad'

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Foreign Employment Ministry (FEM) officials attached to all embassies will not be allowed to serve for more than two years abroad, Foreign Employment Minister Thalatha Athukorala said.

She said this when she met a group of FEM officials who went abroad recently.

The minister said though there were many FEM officials keen on working at our embassies they were not interested working for the betterment of Sri Lankans abroad.

She said approved period of service in foreign embassies was two years; some had served in the post for longer periods.

The minister said she was not satisfied with the work done by our FEM officials for Sri Lankans who faced problems while working in foreign countries.

She requested the officials to follow the instructions given by our Ambassadors. (Piyumi Fonseka)

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Sunil Monday, 26 October 2015 05:45 PM

Should be initially for 1 year extendable to 2 years based on performance.

Bala Monday, 26 October 2015 06:32 PM

Very good move. No favouritism - merit only criterion and excellence in performing job and service to our poor maids and workmen who earn Foreign Echange.

HariDakuma Tuesday, 27 October 2015 09:05 AM

Well said Sunil. That should be the ONLY criteria. Based on the performance(NOT BECAUSE( UNP/SLFP) or backed by Minister/Ambassador.They should be moved back to Sri Lanka. No person is indispensable.

Henry Tuesday, 27 October 2015 04:17 PM

Good proposal, start from Diyawannawa Clan first.

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