Hon. Vijitha Herath,
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism,
It is quite absurd that I have been trying to reach you for an appointment regarding a highly valuable investor meeting and another crucial tourism-related economic matter, yet received no response.
As someone who was attached to the tourism promotion bureau, Served as the Colombo District Director for YPO, and was a member of the Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council, the youngest council member at the time, I have always been committed to contributing to our country’s economic growth. I served my electorate using my own resources, without taking any personal benefits, and upheld clean politics throughout my tenure.
Despite multiple attempts, texts, calls, and even a Letter of Intent via WhatsApp, you never responded, nor were my calls returned. Having worked with several previous Tourism Ministers, I can confidently say they were always punctual and responsive. We expect the same level of efficiency from high-ranking officials. With all due respect, if basic communication cannot be managed, how do you plan to develop our motherland? Public servants, especially those in the tourism and hospitality industry, must be accountable.
Disappointingly, none of your secretaries seem to have any details about your appointments either. Who exactly is in charge of this chaos? If this is the “change” being promised, then the level of disorganization is truly appalling.
Kanchana Pelpola
