Secretary to President holds meeting with ADB representatives

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Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake on Thursday met with representatives from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

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 ADB 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.

The discussion was also attended by ADB Country Operations Head Cholpon Mambetova, Water and Urban Development Sector Office Director Srinivas Sampath, Urban Development Specialist Elma Morsheda, Senior Project Officer Panchali Ellepola, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Deputy Director General Upali Ratnayake, and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau Managing Director P.A.D. Damayanthi.