President Dissanayake instructs officials to expedite expansion of Katunayake airport
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials on 27 October 2026 to expedite projects expanding passenger capacity and improving facilities at Katunayake International Airport.
Speaking at a Presidential Secretariat discussion on the 2027 budget proposals for the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation, he also emphasized developing domestic airports and supporting infrastructure, including highways, to meet future aviation needs.
Attendees included Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Power Anura Karunathilaka, Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Deputy Minister Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku, and other senior ministry and Treasury officials.
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- EPresident Dissanayake announced specific expansion plans for Bandaranaike, Ratmalana, and Mattala international airports.
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