Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A special discussion was held last afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of plantation companies regarding the proposed increase in estate workers' daily wage.

The discussion focused on the proposal to raise the daily wages of plantation workers in line with the salary increases granted to public and private sector employees in the previous budget.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the importance of ensuring a living wage for plantation workers and improving their living standards. The President also discussed with the company representatives the methodology for implementing the wage increase.

During the meeting, representatives of...