Sri Lanka, June 16 -- Australian High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's efforts to strengthen evidence-based governance, emphasizing that accurate and reliable data remains the cornerstone of effective policy-making for tourism.

Echoing sentiments recently expressed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath in Parliament, High Commissioner Duckworth underscored the importance of transparency, accountability, and data integrity in shaping the future of Sri Lanka's tourism sector.

He stated that Australia stands ready to support Sri Lanka through a data-driven initiative aimed at delivering more accurate insights into tourism performance and visitor spending patt...