Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has reportedly said that the visit of newly re-elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka soon after Easter Sunday bombings sends a strong signal to the world.
A delegation of the Sri Lankan government is reportedly set to hold talks with Iranian officials this week to develop a payment mechanism for Sri Lankan tea exports to Iran.
The Government of Sri Lanka has reportedly issued fresh legislation amending the value added tax (VAT) for tourism-related industries to 7% from the original 15%.
The Tourism Alliance in Sri Lanka, which is a travel industry group formed following the Easter Sunday attacks, is reportedly planning on commencing talks with the government to form a public-private partnership (PPP) to conduct market research and promotions.
Ports, Shipping and Southern Development Minister of Sri Lanka Sagala Ratnayaka has said recently that in view of the country’s recovery from the Easter Sunday explosions,