A Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lanka and Qatar on bilateral cooperation in the construction industry was signed in Qatar, recently, enabling Sri Lankan professionals and technicians to offer their services in Qatar.
The MoU was signed by Chairman, Sri Lanka Chamber of Construction Industry Deshabandu Surath Wickremasinghe and on behalf of the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry by Abdulaziz Al-Emadi.
The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Export Development and International Trade Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris and Minister of Construction and Engineering Services Rajitha Senaratne and comprised 32 engineers, architects, surveyors, draftsmen and valuers.
The first discussion between the delegation and the professionals in the construction sphere in Qatar was held at the Sri Lankan Embassy while the other major meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Qatar in Doha. This was attended by over 100 participants.
Prof. Peiris said Sri Lankan professionals and workers were creative, skilled and productive and they have been employed around the globe.
He also said employers had a very high opinion of their skills, knowledge and efficiency.
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