Speaking at a function in Rathnapura, the minister said that such measures will be implemented in the next five years.

Speaking to 'Sri Lanka Mirror' on this regard, the media coordinator of the ministry said that the salary of the women working in the Middle East area was not adequate and this step was taken as a measure to prevent such women from facing harassment.

The ministry hopes to initiate a stream of employment with appropriate salaries.

Also, these individuals will be directed towards non-housemaid jobs in European countries, he further said.