Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Public officers are to receive training programmes and internship opportunities in Azerbaijan under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Sri Lanka's Ministry of Public Administration and Azerbaijan's ASAN Service.

The agreement was signed on November 7 by Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Prof. Chandana Abayarathna, on behalf of Sri Lanka.

The MoU aims to modernise public administration and improve the efficiency of public service delivery in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on developing the skills of public officers involved in service delivery.

Under the agreement, Sri Lankan trainers in relevant fields will receive training in Azerbaijan. They will su...