On 08 June 2026, the Hon. Minister of Labour, (Dr.) Anil Jayantha Fernando paid a courtesy call on Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, Director General of the International Labour Organization, on the sidelines of the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference which is being held from 01-12 June 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland. During the meeting the Minister briefed on the wide range of activities, measures and reforms being carried out to strengthen the labour law and social security in the country and sought ILO’s assistance in this regard.