Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed eagerness to enhance economic collaboration with India, highlighting tourism as a key sector. He noted the synergies between India’s economic growth and Sri Lanka’s strategic location, foreseeing increased Indian tourism to Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe emphasized the significance of their shared vision, symbolized by the inauguration of ITC Hotels’ first overseas property in Sri Lanka. He highlighted potential cooperation in information technology and urged more investment. This move signifies a deeper economic partnership between the two nations, leveraging Sri Lanka’s tourist appeal and India’s economic prowess.
Sri Lanka and India Forge Closer Economic Ties Through Tourism
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