Colombo Port City becomes part of Sri Lanka

The 269 hectares of land of the Colombo Port City was officially declared part of Sri Lanka during an event this evening. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan graced the occasion.

With the official announcement, Colombo Port City is now officially open for investments as well. A commemorative stamp and first-day cover was also issued in view of the occasion.