On 11th December 2012, an agreement between the Government of Democratic Socialistic Republic of Sri Lanka and the Government of Federal Republic of Germany was signed in Berlin for the gainful occupation of dependents of members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts of Sri Lanka and Germany.
H.E, Mr. Sarrath Kongahage, Ambassador of Sri Lanka for Germany, on behalf of the Government of the Democratic Socialistic Republic of Sri Lanka and Mr. Hans Carl Freiherr von Werthern, Director General, Central Services of the Foreign Office, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Germany signed the agreements.
Upon signing, the agreement will enable the dependents of members of Diplomatic Missions and Consular Posts of Sri Lanka and Germany to work in the respective countries.