Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has clarified that the government was not in support of any special tourism promotions for the LGBTQ community. PM Amarasuriya acknowledged that a letter had been issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman, Buddhika Hewawasam, in this regard. She further said that the tourism minister has briefed the SLTDA Chairman on the government’s stance on the matter and has provided the necessary advice in this regard. “The letter itself states that any such event should be conducted after notifying the government and the relevant subject minister. This proves that the notice had been…
Govt not backing LGBTQ tourism promotions : PM
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