Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra says that Sri Lanka’s consular services attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continued to serve the public efficiently in 2025 while generating significant revenue for the country.
In a Facebook post, the Deputy Minister said that from 1 January to 31 December 2025, the Consular Division and Regional Consular Offices processed 516,006 documents for 233,484 applicants through authentication services, earning USD 1.58 million.
During the same period, the Consular Division also recovered USD 1.58 million in compensation, a move aimed at strengthening accountability and safeguarding the rights of Sri Lankan citizens, particularly those employed overseas.
He further noted that the Birth, Marriage and Death (BMD) Programme, introduced in February 2025, issued 6,618 certified copies within the year, contributing USD 145,544 in revenue.
According to the Deputy Minister, the combined income generated through these consular services and related programmes amounted to USD 3.31 million in 2025, reflecting a strong emphasis on effective service delivery, transparency, and measurable outcomes that support both citizens and the national economy. (NewsWire)
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