President directs to swiftly implement plans to make Sri Lanka an attractive tourist destination

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake has instructed officials to promptly implement the necessary plans to position Sri Lanka as an attractive destination for tourists, the President’s Media Division reported.

He emphasized that the successful implementation of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative would strengthen efforts to promote the tourism industry.

The President made these remarks during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (30), where discussions were held on positioning Sri Lanka as one of Asia’s most valuable and environmentally sustainable islands, the President’s Media Division said.

Additionally, discussions focused on promoting the tourism sector through environmental and cultural avenues. Special attention was given to uniting all stakeholders from both the formal and informal sectors to advance the country’s tourism industry, it further said.