Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism

Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism

January 11, 2026   10:39 am

Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake says a programme will be implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka’s domestic aviation sector in order to support the development of the tourism industry. 

He pointed out that facilities provided to tourists must be enhanced if the country is to attract high-end tourists.

The Minister made these remarks while addressing the media in Galle today (11). 

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