Arugam Bay tourism talks brought SLMC leaders and three Southeast Asian ambassadors together to discuss investment and Eastern development.
The Arugam Bay tourism talks brought senior Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leaders together with three Southeast Asian ambassadors to explore investment and development opportunities in the Eastern Province.
The closed-door meeting took place at the Blue Wave Hotel in Arugam Bay, according to the SLMC media unit.
The visiting diplomatic delegation represented Malaysia, Vietnam and Thailand. Senior SLMC figures briefed the ambassadors on the Eastern Province’s current social and economic conditions.
They also discussed measures that could strengthen regional tourism and attract more foreign investment to the area.
Tourism Potential and Regional Challenges
The talks focused heavily on tourism opportunities along Sri Lanka’s Eastern coastline, including internationally known Arugam Bay.
Participants examined the region’s investment potential and the practical difficulties affecting tourism development.
They also discussed how stronger links with Southeast Asian countries could support the economic and tourism revival of the East.
Infrastructure development received particular attention. The SLMC representatives highlighted the need to improve tourism facilities and services across the Eastern Province.
They said better infrastructure could attract more visitors from Malaysia, Thailand and other Southeast Asian markets.
The meeting also explored possible support from those countries for future regional tourism initiatives.
Hakeem and Hisbullah Join Diplomatic Discussion
Several senior SLMC representatives attended the diplomatic meeting.
Party leader and Member of Parliament Rauff Hakeem participated alongside SLMC Deputy Leader and MP Dr. M.L.A.M. Hisbullah.
Members of Parliament M.S. Abdul Wasith and M.S. Uthumalebbe also joined the discussion.
Several other senior political activists from the party contributed to the meeting.
The Arugam Bay tourism talks formed part of an effort to develop stronger economic strategies for the Eastern Province.
The discussions aimed to open new avenues for tourism investment while addressing the region’s infrastructure and development challenges.
