Strategic Partnership in the Field of Labor Migration: the RAUIE and Sri Lanka Agree on Extensive Cooperation

On July 10, 2025, a business meeting was held at the central Moscow office of the RAUIE with representatives of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow.

Purpose of the meeting: to develop mechanisms for increasing the flow of skilled labor migrants from Sri Lanka to Russia and to establish a transparent employment system.

Key participants of the meeting:

From the Russian side:

• Shingarov Sh.Sh. – Chairman of the Committee on Migration Policy and Labor Legislation of RASSPP
• Tarala A.A. – Advisor to the RAUIE Chairman

From the Sri Lankan side:

• Chamil Jeyaratne – Minister of the Sri Lankan Embassy
• Vikremasinghe Kosala – Head of the Overseas Employment Bureau
• Hettiarachchi Ananda Lal – Chairman of the Overseas Employment Agency
• Alvis Vidanalaghe Amila Prasad – Consular officer at the Sri Lankan Embassy

Current statistics:
Since 2024, Sri Lanka has directed over 300,000 workers abroad.
In Russia, 1,120 specialists have arrived, working in various sectors of the economy.

Agreements reached:

Sri Lanka will cover the costs of training personnel:

• Visa and airline ticket arrangements
• Language school training (including basic Russian)

The RAUIE will ensure:

• Legal employment
• Assistance with obtaining permits and documents

Prospects for cooperation:

• Creating a stable channel for attracting qualified labor force to Russia
• Simplifying employment procedures through a centralized selection system
• Developing economic and business ties between Russia and Sri Lanka