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Maldives, Sri Lanka should collaborate to boost tourism, says High Commissioner Masood

The Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council, established in 2007 under Sri Lanka's Chamber of Commerce, aims to promote trade, investments, tourism, and joint ventures between the two countries.

Malika Shahid
09 August 2024, MVT 15:48
16th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council
Malika Shahid
09 August 2024, MVT 15:48

High Commissioner of the Maldives to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad, said that Maldives and Sri Lanka should collaborate to promote tourism in both countries.

High Commissioner Masood made these remarks while speaking at the 16th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council yesterday.

Masood highlighted that the historical relationship between the Maldives and Sri Lanka provides a strong foundation for deepening economic ties.

He said that the Maldives market is rapidly expanding in Sri Lanka's manufacturing, tourism, textile trade, and construction sectors. He suggested that more market research be conducted and efforts made to simplify logistics to capitalize on this growth.

On the topic of tourism, High Commissioner Masood proposed joint marketing campaigns, collaborative travel packages, and the sharing of cultural heritage between the two nations.

He also advocated for regular business forums and joint research initiatives to achieve these goals.

The Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council, established in 2007 under Sri Lanka's Chamber of Commerce, aims to promote trade, investments, tourism, and joint ventures between the two countries.

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