Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, will undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from November 8 to 11, 2025, to participate in the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Minister Herath will take part in high-level sessions of the UNWTO Assembly and hold bilateral discussions with counterparts from several member states.
The Ministry noted that Sri Lanka, a founding member of the UNWTO since its establishment in 1975, continues to play an active role in global tourism policy and development.
“The visit of Minister Herath is aimed at advancing Sri Lanka’s tourism agenda through enhanced collaboration with the UNWTO and its member countries,” the statement added.
The four-day session in Riyadh is expected to focus on sustainable tourism recovery, innovation, and investment, providing Sri Lanka an opportunity to strengthen international partnerships and showcase its ongoing efforts to promote tourism as a key driver of economic growth.
