President Ranil Wickremesinghe outlines vision for Sri Lanka to become top aviation and naval hub in Asia
Posted on April 23rd, 2023
Courtesy Hiru News
Launching the Colombo North Port Thirty Year Development Plan in Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that Sri Lanka should be made into one of the best aviation and naval hubs in Asia.
The President also stated that all projects slated in the Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s main national development plan are expected to be completed by 2030.
It was also noted that the Hambantota Port, which is currently not operating at its full capacity will be developed in the next 10 to 15 years.
Meanwhile, the contract for the construction of South Asia’s largest commercial and logistics center done with the involvement with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation and China Merchant Port Holdings has been signed.