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Plans to develop Colombo Fort as a tourism district were discussed with World Bank representatives at the Presidential Secretariat on 24 August.
The meeting reviewed issues raised in earlier discussions about improving the area while protecting its historic heritage. Presidential Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi met a delegation led by country manager Gevorg Sargsyan.
The discussion also considered nature-based tourism and opportunities in the Northern and Eastern provinces. World Bank representatives expressed willingness to support wider development priorities, including agribusiness, logistics and energy.
The official account, issued the following day, focused on cooperation and project planning. It did not announce the completion of the Fort programme or new visitor facilities already available for use.
Source: news.lk
