SL to hold CITES conference in Sept.

Gomes also expects a boost to the country’s tourism sector by hosting the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora’s (CITES) World Wildlife Conference in Colombo, this September.

A representative of Geneva-based United Nation affiliated CITES Secretariat arrived in Colombo last week to inspect the security arrangements for the CITES conference.

Gomes noted that the representative was satisfied with security arrangements and consequently, CITES Secretariat confirmed the hosting of the conference in Colombo. Over 3,000 foreign delegates and media are expected to participate for the conference.