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Sri Lanka is inviting foreign investors to take control of the Sri Lanka — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) near the China-controlled Hambantota International Port through a 30-year build-operate-transfer (BOT) model. India is closely monitoring…
Impact: Hambantota International Port is a strategic asset controlled by China under a 99-year lease, which is a key reason for India's interest in the nearby Sri Lanka — Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.
May 17, 2026 · 7 articles