Mattala Airport running at monthly loss of Rs. 10 Mn : Minister

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Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) was running at a monthly loss of Rs. 10 million at present, Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva said.

He said this during an inspection visit to the Airport yesterday.

He said MRIA was maintained with the money earned from the Katunayake Airport.

He also said a loan of USD 210 million obtained from China for the construction of the Airport was still to he paid back.

He said alternative proposals were being considered to increase the income of the Airport and stressed that it would not be sold at any time.

The Minister said they were planning to develop the MRIA as a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with a prospective investor. (Ajith Siriwardana)

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Kikazaru Sunday, 12 June 2022 09:19 PM

I do not agree with this figure. It could be more. Now there is no paddy even to use it as a warehouse. Try cow dung as an alternative.

Indian in SL Sunday, 12 June 2022 09:37 PM

Close Mattala completely and open up Palaly airport. Be sensible. Indian, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan tourist will flock in. In every country in this world there are richer than rich and poor people exists like in SL.

Bankrupt country. Sunday, 12 June 2022 09:55 PM

These are the return less developments carried out by the Rajapakshas and made this country bankrupt. They made a good fortune.

TJ Sunday, 12 June 2022 09:59 PM

Handover it to China and accept some commission

johan Monday, 13 June 2022 09:26 AM

Change the name of airport and start a new business venture. Time being keep cleaners and Security officers and avoid extravagant expenses

Lanka Shantha Monday, 13 June 2022 08:24 PM

The loan of USD 210 million should be paid by MR from his pocket. He was the architect of this lost Airport.

Fred Dominic Monday, 13 June 2022 09:18 PM

With what idea the Rajapakshas built this air port? To show their powers? Who will settle the debt? I hear there are only the monkies around.

P.K.J.Ratnasiri Tuesday, 14 June 2022 05:36 AM

Monthly loss is much higher. My estimate is around US$ 2 mn.

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