ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Sri Lanka are considering linking their coastal destinations in a bid to boost marine tourism, Pakistani state broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
The understanding was reached at a meeting between Pakistan’s Maritime Minister Junaid Anwar Chaudhry and Sri Lankan Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Niroshan Rathnayake in Islamabad.
Rathnayake said cooperation between Pakistan and Sri Lanka could increase tourism, regional visitor traffic and promote shared marine resources, the Radio Pakistan broadcaster reported.
“Chaudhry highlighted that marine industries, including fisheries and tourism, play a crucial role in supporting livelihoods, especially in developing countries,” the report read.
“He proposed initiatives such as joint marine tourism routes or packages linking key coastal destinations in both countries, along with enhanced ferry services, cultural exchanges and coordinated marketing campaigns.”
