President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has underscored the importance of providing high-quality infrastructure and services for tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as the country continues to gain international recognition as a premier travel destination.
During a discussion held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat with officials from the Tourism Ministry, the President instructed them to prioritize infrastructure improvements and take necessary actions to enhance visitor experiences.
Officials provided a briefing on the budgetary allocations designated for the Tourism Ministry and outlined the projects currently being implemented under those funds. The discussion also focused on utilizing these allocations for essential infrastructure development, as Sri Lanka targets three million tourist arrivals this year.
Foreign Affairs, Tourism, and Foreign Employment Minister Vijitha Herath, Tourism Deputy Minister Dr. Ruwan Ranasinghe, President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, Foreign Secretary Aruni Ranaraja, and several senior officials from the Tourism Ministryattended the meeting.
