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Sri Lankan politicians praise Indian Minister S Jaishankar for promoting tourism to Island Nation

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Feb 02, 2024, at 11:30 pm

Sri Lankan politicians have appreciated Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for promoting Sri Lanka as a tourism destination.

In a video that has gone viral on social media, Jaishankar was heard saying during an event that people should visit Sri Lanka during their next holiday.

“My first advice to you, the next time you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka. I’m serious," Jaishankar was quoted as saying in the video.

Reacting to his move, former Sri Lankan Parliamentarian posted on X:"Deeply appreciate @DrSJaishankar efforts on championing tourism to Sri Lanka. We warmly welcome all our Indian friends to experience the rich tapestry of our culture. #Gratitude #Hospitality."

Special thanks to His excellency Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar for your support during our darkest time by words and deeds. Also India's support to Sri Lanka Tourism is priceless to us. https://t.co/CZNbHn8hry
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) January 31, 2024

Former Sri Lankan captain and 1996 Wold Cup hero and politician Sanath Jayasuriya posted: " Special thanks to His excellency Indian External Affairs Minister @DrSJaishankar for your support during our darkest time by words and deeds. Also India's support to Sri Lanka Tourism is priceless to us."

Deeply appreciate @DrSJaishankar efforts on championing tourism to Sri Lanka. We warmly welcome all our Indian friends to experience the rich tapestry of our culture. 🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳 #Gratitude #Hospitality https://t.co/lIBc6JY5yR
— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) January 31, 2024

Sri Lanka has been facing an acute financial crisis in recent times.

#SJaishanakr #India #SriLanka #SriLankaTourism

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