Foreign diplomats begin three-day tourism study Tour of Eastern Province
– A special three-day tourism development study tour for heads of foreign diplomatic missions based in Colombo commenced today (18), organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism.The delegation departed from the Colombo Hilton Hotel this morning and arrived at the Anantaya Resort and Spa in Pasikuda. The diplomats also visited the Pasikuda beach area and are scheduled to attend an exhibition featuring handicraft products by small and medium-scale producers this afternoon.
The main objective of the study tour is to showcase to the international community the unique cultural, social and economic values of the Eastern Province, as well as its rich heritage and potential for tourism development. During the three-day tour, the foreign diplomats are scheduled to meet political leaders, public representatives and government officials in the Eastern Province and engage in discussions on future investment and regional development opportunities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the initiative would help promote the investment and tourism potential of the Eastern Province internationally, further strengthen international relations and contribute to long-term sustainable tourism growth in Sri Lanka.On the second day of the tour tomorrow (19), the delegation is scheduled to visit the Eravur Export Processing Zone, Seruwila Buddhist temple and the Koneswaram Hindu Temple in Trincomalee.
The delegation is scheduled to return to Colombo on the third and final day of the tour, September 20.
