COLOMBO, March 22 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) will publicize a marine tourism master plan by the end of this month, local media reported on Friday.

The Chamber of Marine Industries aims to promote boating among Sri Lankans and make the country a boat manufacturing hub, the media quoted the chairman of the chamber Indhra Kaushal Rajapaksa as saying.

Rajapaksa highlighted the chamber's plans to develop small boat launch facilities, promote marina development, and host boat exhibitions in the near future.

He added that Sri Lanka has a good boat manufacturing base and the Chamber hopes to promote boat ownership among the citizens.

In January, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said Sri Lanka aims to be a premier marine tourism destination in 2024. Enditem

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