PoliticsEconomyGeneralTuesday, June 16, 2026

Sri Lanka Launches 'LankaKonect' App for Overseas Workers' Grievances

TLDR

LankaKonect app launched for overseas worker grievances.
Co-developed by MoFA, SLBFE, ILO; launched by Minister Vijith Herath.
Aims to strengthen protection & improve support for migrant workers.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), launched the 'LankaKonect' mobile application on June 16th. This new platform aims to streamline complaint management and enhance access to support services for Sri Lankan migrant workers worldwide. Designed to offer more accessible, responsive, and transparent consular services, the app allows overseas workers to easily submit grievances and requests. The initiative was inaugurated in Colombo by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, and is available in English, Sinhala, and Tamil.

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Update #2\u00b7 Jun 17 · 10:05 AM

The LankaKonect app, designed to address grievances of overseas Sri Lankan workers, has been officially launched. Developed collaboratively by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the digital complaint management app aims to strengthen protection and improve access to support services for migrant workers globally. The launch was officiated by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijith Herath.

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