COLOMBO (News 1st): More than 250 Japanese tourists and investors arrived in the country on Sunday (31) aboard a SriLankan Airlines flight from Japan.
The group arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake on SriLankan Airlines flight UL 455, which operated from Narita International Airport in Japan.
They were officially welcomed at the airport by Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janith Ruwan Kodithuwakku, Director General of Civil Aviation Captain Daminda Rambukwella, and several other officials.
The arrival is being viewed as another positive indicator of growing international interest in Sri Lanka as the country continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for tourism and business engagement in the region.
During their stay in Sri Lanka, the visitors are scheduled to tour several of the island's most renowned attractions, including the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, one of the country's most visited UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The visit is expected to offer the Japanese delegation an opportunity to experience Sri Lanka's cultural heritage, natural beauty and tourism offerings, while also exploring potential opportunities for future economic and investment collaboration.
According to the itinerary, the Japanese visitors are expected to remain in Sri Lanka for several days before departing the country on September 4.
