By President Ranil Wickremesinghe is pushing for the removal of government institutions from the Galle Fort. To expedite the development of Galle, the President has established a special commission. During his visit to Galle City and the Galle Fort area, he inspected ongoing development activities and expressed concern about the slow progress in relocating government offices.
President Wickremesinghe highlighted the importance of integrating the Urban Development
Authority (UDA), the Department of Archaeology and other institutions under a unified organizational structure for the Galle City Plan.
He also stressed the swift implementation of plans to promote tourism in the area. Engaging in conversation with local and foreign tourists, the President visited nearby shops, discussing the views of shop owners regarding Galle Fort’s development.
He also emphasized the importance of promoting tourism in the area and engaged in conversations with local and foreign tourists to gather their views on Galle Fort’s development. The President attended the 2024 Galle Literary Festival at the Galle Fort, which featured renowned authors, writers, journalists, and publishers from around the world. He participated in discussions with literary critics, visited book stalls, and checked available books. The festival, which started on January 25, has attracted a significant number of local and foreign tourists to the Galle and Koggala areas.
