Jaliya plans to obtain international support to develop Sri Lanka as an investment and tourist destination

Sunil C. Perera in Colombo
Sri Lankan Ambassador [designate] for USA Jaliya Wickramasooriya says he will build Sri Lanka’s image among the American Community when he resumes his office effect from 1st July.
At present most of international elements make false allegations against the government of Sri Lanka and its activities. Due to this most Sri Lankan expatriates have different ideas about Sri Lanka, said Mr.Wickramasooriya at a special interview.
“The International community is always concerned about Human Rights .I could educate them on terrorism in Sri Lanka , how we plan to destroy these barbaric terrorists and how to protect human rights even in uncleared areas, he said.

Commenting his past experience as a Consul General of Los Angles he said that he personally launched an image building drive to help Sri Lanka and to obtain more investments.
“We could educate Sri Lankans in LA and the USA officials , said Mr.Wickramasooriya.
“ I use similar plan to educate Americans and Sri Lankans in America , he said.
Plans are underway to shoot American films in Sri Lanka .Mr.Wickramasooriya has invited a number of American film producers to shoot their films with the help of local film expatriates .

He proposed a good plan is needed to grab investment opportunities for Sri Lanka and said his aim is to develop Sri Lanka as a tourist and investment destination .
During recent visit to Los Angles by the President Mahindha Rajapaksha the Consul General Office of LA most of Sri Lankans in LA agreed to help Sri Lanka in various ways, he said.