At the discussions it was decided to re-open the airport in a few days for night hour operations which has been stopped temporarily due to security reasons. Minister of Tourism Milinda Moragoda, Minister of Foreign Employment and Welfare Keheliya Rambukwella, Deputy Minister of Tourism Faizer Mustapha, Senior Advisor to the President Mr. Basil Rajapakse, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Mr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Secretary of the Ministry of Ports & Aviation Mr. Tilak Collure, Mr. Leelaratne, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Mr. Renton de Alwis, Chairman, Sri Lanka Tourist Board, Air Force Commander Air Marshal Rohan Goonetileke were also present at the occasion.