We have emphasised on safe tourism, giving the guarantee to long-and short-term tourists that Sri Lanka is a safe destination. Sri Lanka has proven its competencies in providing a bio secure environment from the port of landing back to the departure. In this aspect, we have readjusted infrastructure, transport, food and beverage and health facilities to provide cutting edge and quality service, ” General Shavendra Silva pointed out. “Sri Lanka being a centrally situated country in the Indian Ocean understands the value of sea transportation, back-loading operations and re-exports. In this regard, he stated that Sri Lanka has given special consideration to agricultural products such as tea and spices.

Source: The Nation June 08, 2021 11:02 UTC