Ministers discuss new plans in developing tourism

Minister Moragoda and Indonesian Minister Wacik at the conference

Minister of Tourism Milinda Moragoda and Indonesian Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik return from an international conference on Trail of Civilisation on Buddhism 2009 held in Borobudur recently.

Moragoda who was on a three-day official visit on an invitation of Government of Indonesia for participate the Trail of Civilisation and the met his counterpart Jero Wacik with senior leaders of the Tourism sector.

Minister Moragoda and Minister Jero Wacik discussed the issues and the new development of the Tourism sector and he urged Minister of Tourism and Culture Jero Wacik to provide expert help to Sri Lanka in strengthening the sector.

Moragoda, who called on Jero Wacik here, said both of us wants to learn each others how tourism related issues are dealt at the state and community level. Sri Lanka is involving private sector in tourism related activities and wants to develop new tourism related products to attract more tourists.

Wacik said tourism is an economic driver in Indonesia from which the Centre as well as the State Governments is benefiting. He said Indonesia is developing mega destinations like Bali to provide complete experience for tourists.

During their meeting, both leaders discussed matters of cooperation in tourism sector between the two countries.