Indonesia and Sri Lanka have enjoyed bilateral relations for more than 70 years, she noted in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Currently, bilateral cooperation between the two countries is increasing, especially in the fields of economy, trade, and investment, as well as people-to-people.
"Even though Indonesia and Sri Lanka specifically do not yet have a cooperation in the field of manpower, we are open to exchanging information and perspectives on employment," she said while receiving a visit from the Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Indonesia, Jayanath Siri Kumara Colombage.
Fauziyah revealed that Ambassador Colombage's visit to the Ministry of Manpower was in the context of increasing cooperation between Indonesia and Sri Lanka in the labor sector.
"It is hoped that the meeting with Ambassador Jayanath will provide information and views regarding employment developments in the two countries," she said.
While speaking to Ambassador Colombage, Fauziyah also expressed concern over the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
"I believe that by expanding international relations to gain support, Sri Lanka can gradually recover from the difficult situation caused by the pandemic," she said.
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