Malaysia and Sri Lanka tourism authorities came closer as the Hon. Minister of Tourism, Malaysia, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan bin Tengku Mansor is currently on a working visit to Sri Lanka. During talks with the Sri Lankan Tourism Minister, the Hon. Milinda Moragoda, the issues discussed include a move to speak in one voice on issues which negatively affect the tourism industry of both countries.

Both ministers also agreed to establish an inter-governmental mechanism to enhance bilateral tourism.

Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor is also scheduled to hold talks with Sri Lankan Prime Minister, the Hon. Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, during the visit before going to India.