The management rights for Sri Lanka’s Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota have been awarded to a joint venture between an Indian and a Russian firm, the government spokesman stated on Friday.
The $209 million facility was once called the “world’s emptiest airport” because it lacked sufficient flights and passenger traffic.
Partnership secures management rights
Government spokesman and minister Bandula Gunawardena informed reporters that during the January 9th meeting of the Sri Lankan Cabinet, approval was granted for the solicitation of Expressions of Interest from prospective parties.
