Sri Lankans in Italy Face Job Risks as Driving License Conversion Program Stalls

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Sri Lankans residing in Italy are facing a challenge due to the temporary suspension of the system of converting the Sri Lankan driving license to an Italian driving license.

They said that the program has not been functional for about 2 years.

A large number of people have received job opportunities as drivers in Italy, through the system of converting the Sri Lankan driving license to an Italian driving license.

They say that the current situation has given rise to a risk of job losses.

When inquired in this regard by News 1st, a senior official said that the agreement between the two countries to convert the Sri Lankan driving license to an Italian driving license, has expired.

The senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that steps have been taken to renew the agreement.

He added that motor vehicle officials of the two countries are holding discussions in this regard.