Sri Lanka, June 10 -- With as many as 47 parties initially responding to the call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Mattala International Airport (MIA), which is a strategic asset being eyed by countries involved in geopolitical contestation, the authorities have extended the deadline by one more month at the request of participants, an official said yesterday.

The Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry, on behalf of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited, invited proposals from prospective investors for investments to utilise the resources of Mattala International Airport.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) can be submitted by entities such as companies, corporations, firms, and joint ventures dul...