Britain relaxes travel restrictions

Irangika RANGE

British High Commissioner Dr. Peter Hayes said the UK Government has relaxed several restrictions on travel to Sri Lanka.

“We no longer discourage British holidaymakers from enjoying leopard-spotting at Yala National Park, surfing at Arugam Bay or admiring the Trincomalee harbour, one of the world’s deepest natural ports,” he said.

“This decision was based on our assessment of the improving security situation in these parts of Sri Lanka,”the British High Commissioner said.

In light of the uncertain security situation in areas recently affected by conflict, we continue to discourage British tourists from traveling to other parts of the Eastern Province and continue to advise against all travel to northern Sri Lanka,” he said.

“Now, we encourage Britons planning to travel around Sri Lanka to read our full travel advisories,” he noted.