As another step in the plan to revamp public service supply, the Digital Economy Ministry has cooperated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism to accelerate digital reforms through foreign envoys by Hon'ble Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne and Hon'ble. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Minister Arun Hemachandra.
The meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat discussed a number of crucial points on the government's digital transformation agenda, where important digitization of foreign envoy services, introduction of integrated digital consular platforms and creating a globally accessible user centric web interface. Focused on the efforts.
Planning to implement a digital, cashless payment system aimed at simplifying processes such as passport applications and official documents, especially for Sri Lankans abroad, transition to paperless technique and improve processing systems for foreign employees compensation Also pointed out, the deputy ministers mostly showed that the purpose of all this is to simplify ongoing processes and reduce inefficiency.
Mr. Varuna Dhanapala, Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Finance, President Senior Additional Secretary Roshan Gamage, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Employment and Tourism, Prasad Piyasena, Director General Nirmala Puranavitana, Director of Consular Affairs, Mr. General Tushara Rodrigo, Director of People's Diplomatic And a group including Deputy General Manager of Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau Mr. Yapa participated.
This collaboration initiative marks a strong forward step in providing faster, more efficient and people-centered services to Sri Lankans around the world.
Ministries of Digital Economy and Foreign Affairs Unite to Drive Digital Reforms in Overseas Services In a significant move to modernize public service delivery, the Ministry of Digital Economy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, convened a high-level meeting to accelerate digital transformation across Sri Lanka’s foreign missions. The session was held at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, and Hon. Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment.
The discussion centered on key priorities within the government’s broader digital agenda, including the full digitalization of foreign mission services, the introduction of integrated digital consular platforms, and the development of a globally accessible, user-friendly web interface.
Plans were also outlined to implement a cashless digital payment system and transition to a fully paperless process, especially for passport applications and official documentation for Sri Lankans living abroad. Additionally, efforts are underway to enhance the efficiency of systems related to compensation for foreign workers, all aimed at streamlining procedures and reducing delays.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Waruna Dhanapala, Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy; Mr. Subhash Roshan Gamage, Senior Additional Secretary to the President; Mr. Prasad Piyasena, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment; Ms. Nirmala Paranavithana, Director General of Consular Affairs; Mr. Thushara Rodrigo, Director General of Public Diplomacy; and Mr. Yapa, Deputy General Manager of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.
This collaborative initiative marks a strong step forward in delivering faster, more efficient, and people-focused services to Sri Lankans around the world.
