World Bank and Sri Lanka Discuss Colombo Fort Tourism Development

A discussion was held this morning at the Presidential Secretariat between a World Bank delegation, led by Country Manager Gevorg Sargsyan, and Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Chief of Staff to the President. The meeting focused on the project to develop Colombo Fort as a tourist zone under World Bank loans and assistance. This initiative aims to preserve the historical heritage of the area while promoting tourism. The talks also reviewed matters raised during a previous meeting chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake concerning the development of the historic fort.