Local News from Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) along with a contingent of 31 travel trade representatives and a delegation led by Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) Mr. Kishu Gomes, made their presence felt at the IFTM TOP RESA 2019 travel fair in Paris, France from 01st – 04th October 2019.
The Sri Lanka delegation at IFTM Top Resa was led by Ambassador of Sri Lanka in France H.E. Buddhi Athauda, Chairman of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotions Bureau (SLTPB) Mr. Kishu Gomes, President of SLAITO Mr. Mahen Kariyawasam, First Secretary (Commercial) Embassy of Sri Lanka Mrs. Chandima Abeyrathna, France Assistant Director – French market SLTPB Mr Viranga Bandara and Assistant Director SLTPB Mr. Sasanga Gunathilaka and other representatives from Embassy of France. The official stand opening ceremony was held at Sri Lanka stand at Hall no. 01 on 01st October 2019 under the auspices of Ambassador of Sri Lanka in France, Chairman of SLTPB, Sri Lanka delegation, tourism officials, media and special invitees.
Building a productive young generation, the need of the hour – President
President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said that building a productive young generation, equipped with knowledge, skills and high quality values is the need of the hour.The President in a message on the occasion of Universal Children’s Day, which falls today said that the government and the elders should commit to create a better society for the children and ensure a secure and friendly environment for them.
“It is the responsibility of a government and the elders to totally commit to creating a better society for the children and ensure a secure and friendly environment for them,” he said
