The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (04) that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has taken a policy decision to refrain from tourism promotions specifically targeting the LGBTIQ community.

The statement was made during the hearing of a petition challenging a letter issued by the SLTDA Chairman approving an LGBTQ-focused tourism project.

The petition was filed by a group including the Convener of Desha Hithaishi Jathika Vyaparaya, Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara.

The case was taken up today before the Court of Appeal.