Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Hosting the Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) conference provided Sri Lanka with an opportunity to promote itself as a tourist destination minister Vijitha Herath said.

He noted that the delegates were taken to several tourist attractions across the country, where they produced documentaries showcasing Sri Lanka. These programmes are expected to be broadcast in their respective countries.

Addressing Parliament, the Minister said representatives from television channels in more than 60 countries attended the conference.

Minister said that the conference offered significant promotional benefits to Sri Lanka, adding that public criticism over the funds spent on hosting the event had created a misleading impression.

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