SriLanka, Oct. 21 -- The government will proceed with the plan initiated during the tenure of former President J. R. Jayewardene to designate Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte as Sri Lanka's administrative capital, Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara told Parliament today.

The Deputy Minister said discussions were underway on relocating government institutions and embassies to Kotte as part of the plan.

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