President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing climate change goals.

Going forward, Sri Lankan architects will play a pivotal role in this endeavor. They will need to integrate climate change criteria into their designs, ensuring that the built environment aligns with sustainable and environmentally responsible practices.

He says, “Together, we can build a resilient and environmentally friendly future for Sri Lanka, contributing to global efforts to combat climate change and protect our planet for generations to come.”

He adds that the vision to transform Colombo into a beautiful city is already in motion.

Similar plans have been prepared for Trincomalee, aiming to enhance the development in that region as well.

Plans are also in place to create a tourist zone from Verugal Aru to Batticaloa and Arugam Bay areas, contributing to the growth of the tourism industry.

The government is actively engaged in the promotion of tourism, with a target of increasing the number of tourists from 2.5 million to 5 million, and potentially up to 7.5 million.