Sri Lanka's Mattala Rajapaksa Airport Struggles to Attract Investors
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 02:03 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
The loss-making airport, built with a Chinese loan and located near a wildlife sanctuary, has no regular flights. Analysts warn that it needs a complete overhaul if it wants to attract investors. A 30-year lease agreement with an Indo-Russian joint venture failed commercially.
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