The government has taken steps to expedite the digitisation of the internal operations and diplomatic services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Accordingly, in a relocate to digitise public sector service shipment, a conversation has actually been held at the Presidential Secretariat concerning the digital reform strategy to be carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the Presidents media Division (PMD) said in a statement.Key locations of focus included digital management of foreign mission services, the introduction of broadened digital consular services and the facility of a formal system for services provided to migrant employees, the PMD added.Plans were likewise unveiled to present an easy to use web user interface, making sure improved access to details and services for both domestic and worldwide users.The meeting also attended to simplifying treatments for Sri Lankan residents abroad, such as submitting passport applications and other official files.
These reforms are expected to reduce administrative delays and substantially enhance user convenience, according to the PMD.The conference, co-chaired by Eranga Weerarathne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy and Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, was participated in by a number of senior officials.-- PMD