Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando Holds High-Level Talks with Singapore Ministers

COLOMBO (News 1st):The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has held high-level discussions with Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth & Manpower of Singapore Dinesh Vasu Dash, and Minister of State for National Development of Singapore Alvin Tan.

Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando was in Singapore from 11 to 13 August 2025, to participate in the 'Invest Sri Lanka Investor Forum' organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka and Colombo Stock Exchange in association with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore. 

During the meeting with Minister Vasu Dash, the two sides discussed enhancing worker protection, skills recognition, and training opportunities to ensure Sri Lankan workers meet the evolving needs of Singapore’s economy. 

Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration in labour-related matters, particularly exploring avenues for diversifying job opportunities for Sri Lankan nationals in Singapore in sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Minister Vasu Dash reaffirmed Singapore’s interest in engaging with Sri Lanka to attract skilled and competent workers to contribute to its various sectors. 

Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando also met with representatives of foreign employment agencies operating in Singapore, who work closely with Sri Lanka, at a meeting held at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Singapore.