Srilankan ambassador to Nepal Sumith Nakandala has offered to join hands with Nepal in promoting the tourism sector of the two South Asian countries.
Addressing the media on Friday for the first time after taking charge six months ago, ambassador Nakandala made this offer.
The ambassador, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Nepal and Sri Lanka, expressed his enthusiasm to put the mountains of Nepal and the beaches of Sri Lanka on the itinerary of international tourists.
He opined that both of the countries needed to solve the issue of air connectivity first, as there was no direct flight between Colombo and Kathmandu stating that conceded air connectivity was a crucial factor in promoting tourism in any country.
The Sri Lankan embassy, in cooperation with Nepal Tourism Board, organized the golden jubilee celebrations of their diplomatic relations on Friday with the inauguration of a Sri Lankan Food Festival at Hotel de’ l Annapurna.
“We though it right to start off a year round of activities with food as food brings people together,” quipped Nakandala.
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