Lanka mission in Jordan look into welfare of over 1,500 factory workers

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jordan successfully concluded a two-day programme of factory visits to GIA Apparel, Elegant Prosport Fashion, ARK Garments Manufacturing Industry, Sydney Apparels, and Kanzeen Industrial Sewing Company L.L.C. in Aqaba from 4 to 5 July 2026. More than 1,500 Sri Lankan nationals are employed at these factories. The Foreign Ministry said that this was organised to strengthen the Embassy’s engagement with Sri Lankan workers employed in the factories and to provide consular assistance. The text of the FM statement: “As part of the visit, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Amman, Gajithra Navan, met with the senior management of the factories and held discussions on the welfare of Sri Lankan workers, working conditions, and employment opportunities for Sri Lankan nationals. She also expressed her appreciation to the factory management, particularly the Group Operations Manager, for facilitating the Embassy’s visit, supporting the welfare of Sri Lankan employees, and creating employment opportunities for Sri Lankan nationals. The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. also interacted with Sri Lankan employees working at the factories and inquired about their working and living conditions, welfare, and any challenges they encountered. She encouraged them to continue upholding the good reputation of Sri Lanka through their professionalism, dedication, and discipline while maintaining regular contact with the Embassy and their families in Sri Lanka. During the awareness programme, Counsellor, SLBFE (Employment & Welfare), G.R.S. Gunawardana delivered a presentation on Human Smuggling, Human Trafficking, and Safe Migration, and Consular Officer, H.P. Liyanage made a presentation on the Consular Functions of the Embassy. In addition, necessary consular assistance was extended, and the welfare and safety of the Sri Lankan employees in the factories were ensured. The visits were a positive exchange of ideas and reaffirmed the commitment of the Sri Lanka Embassy to ensure close coordination with the top management and Sri Lankan employees of the factories.”