COLOMBO (News 1st): Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed Foreign Minister (Professor) G. L. Peiris to explore the possibility of allowing Sri Lankans living in Italy to obtain their pensions, even after returning to the island, after serving for 20 years in Europe.

The directive was made following a request made by Sri Lankans in Italy who met with the Prime Minister in Milan, Italy.

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