Minister Vijitha Herath Urges Caution for Sri Lankans Traveling Abroad Through Private Agencies

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath has advised Sri Lankans traveling abroad through private agencies to call the 1989 helpline number for information regarding the agencies they intend to use. 

This statement was made during the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism held in Parliament.

Minister Herath emphasized that all information regarding agencies and fees approved by the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau is available through the bureau. 

He also urged the public to file complaints with the bureau if any agency charges more than the approved amount or operates without a license.

During the session, it was revealed that Sri Lankans in Russia are being exploited for military operations and are being subjected to inhumane treatment. 

Minister Herath acknowledged being aware of the situation but noted that it is a highly complex matter.