He stated that arrangements are currently being made for this initiative with the intervention of the Ministry of Public Administration.
The Minister made these remarks while attending a ceremony held today (27) to mark the 40th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau.
Minister Herath further said that the Ministry of Public Administration has already appointed a special committee to provide the necessary facilities and create the legal framework for Sri Lankans abroad to cast their votes.
He added that legal arrangements are also underway to introduce a contributory pension system for Sri Lankans employed overseas.
