ADB Praises Sri Lanka's Efforts in Boosting Tourism Sector

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan and Asian Development Bank officials met to discuss the rapid growth of Sri Lanka's tourism industry and the planned projects to further develop this sector.

Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, held a meeting with representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at the Presidential Secretariat.

During the meeting, ADB officials highlighted that the tourism industry in Sri Lanka is growing rapidly. They also informed the Secretary to the President about the planned projects aimed at further developing the country's tourism sector.

Discussions were held on the establishment of new tourist zones and the involvement of government institutions in implementing future plans for the tourism industry.

The representatives from the Asian Development Bank expressed their gratitude for the steps taken by the current government to enhance Sri Lanka's tourism sector. They further stated that they are satisfied with the progress achieved so far due to the policies of the new government.