"Will give free visas to 39 countries,": Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath discusses efforts to boost tourism

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath, outlined plans to revive the nation's tourism sector, severely impacted by the Easter Sunday attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic crisis. Herath highlighted the planned introduction of free visas for 39 countries, including India, starting January 2024, to attract more visitors. He also requested reciprocal visa easing for Sri Lankans traveling to India.