The decision was taken during a meeting between Sri Lanka’s Ports,
Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and Indian High
Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, as per a news website report.
“During the discussion, the Indian High Commissioner expressed India’s
commitment to enhancing regional cooperation between the two nations and
pledged the fullest assistance to attract more Indian tourists to Sri Lanka,”
the report stated. “He also stated that the
Indian government has designated Sri Lanka as the top travel destination for
Indian tourists. In response, the Minister conveyed gratitude on behalf of
the Sri Lankan Government and his Ministry for the support provided by the
Indian government in the fields of aviation and shipping. He particularly
praised the commencement of flights between Chennai and Jaffna.”
The KKS Port, with a rich and lengthy history, began its operations as a
commercial port coinciding with the establishment of the Cement Factory in
Kankesanthurai in 1950, according to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Significant
focus is currently being placed on the development of the KKS Port as a matter
of national interest.