A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members visited the Presidential Secretariat on Saturday (14) during their visit to Sri Lanka aimed at promoting tourism. The visit was coordinated by Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism firms.
According to the President’s Office, the delegation’s main objective was to gain a deeper understanding of Sri Lanka’s history, including the introduction and development of Buddhism, as well as its traditional culture, Ayurveda practices, customary traditions, food culture and key economic crops.
During the meeting, discussions were also held on potential initiatives to further strengthen tourism ties between Sri Lanka and Japan. Members of the delegation stated that they would share the knowledge and experiences gained during their visit with the people of Japan.
The discussions also focused on promoting Sri Lanka as a leading tourist destination among Japanese travellers and highlighting the country’s rich cultural heritage to the international community. Key destinations discussed included Colombo, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Mahiyanganaya and Kandy.
In addition to the Presidential Secretariat visit, the delegation toured several notable locations including Sapugaskanda Purana Viharaya, Mihintale, Anuradhapura, Sigiriya, Dambana, Malwathu Maha Viharaya and Port City Colombo.
