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International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Chairman Olumuyiwa Barnard Aliu yesterday assured that they were ready to provide proposals to convert the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) in Mattala into a lucrative second airport in Sri Lanka.

He expressed these views after he called on Civil Aviation and Transport Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva at the ministry on Friday.

“A country like Sri Lanka needs a second airport. I inspected the MRIA and it could be developed in a lucrative manner. We are ready to provide proposals in this regard,” he said

A ministry statement had quoted Mr. Aliu as having said that Sri Lankan Aviation service was of higher standard when compared with other South Asian countries with regard to service standards.

“Sri Lankan aviation services are conducted successfully according to international civil aviation agreements,” he added.

Meanwhile, the minister said the Government was in the process of receiving proposals from both local and international investors to revamp the MRIA and that several discussions were continuing on this matter.

 


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  • mm Saturday, 06 August 2016 12:13 PM

    MRs vision why did this govt. shout so much for lies then via DM iOS App

    Docku Saturday, 06 August 2016 12:13 PM

    Looks like the minister is making a play to fatten his pension fund!

    Sri Lankan Saturday, 06 August 2016 02:51 PM

    There are other important issues that this yahapalanaya regime should attend to like the poor economy to curb crime than airports and vehicles. via DM Android App

    Chandita Sunday, 07 August 2016 07:52 AM

    There's no fixing economy without development. You don't get rich saving


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