Hon. (Dr.) Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour met H.E. Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization of the United Arab Emirates, on 09 June 2026, on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference, being held from 01-12 June 2026. The discussion centered on further increasing employment opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in the UAE.