Sri Lanka, July 18 -- Sri Lanka plans to launch a programme next month to issue temporary driving licences to foreign visitors directly at the airport.

Motor Traffic Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe told Hiru News that a proper plan needs to be implemented within the Katunayake Airport premises for this initiative.

Under the new system, temporary driving licences valid for a minimum of 14 days onwards can be issued to foreigners arriving in the country.

The Commissioner General further stated that when issuing these temporary driving licences, attention will be paid to the validity period of the foreign visitor's original driving licence and the vehicle categories included in it.

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