Deputy Minister of Vocational Education – Nalin Hewage has said that new changes have been made to Sri Lanka’s diplomatic service, including the introduction of performance-based targets for ambassadors and high commissioners.
The Deputy Minister said this during the recruitment ceremony for the 2025 trainee intake of the German Industrial Training Institute in Moratuwa.
Highlighting the importance of a merit-driven approach in diplomatic appointments to enhance Sri Lanka’s international representation and efficiency, he also pledged to end the long-standing practice of appointing officials based on political affiliations and family ties.
