Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite projects aimed at increasing passenger-handling capacity and improving facilities at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

He also highlighted the need to develop other domestic airports across the country alongside the expansion of Katunayake Airport to meet future aviation requirements.

The President made these remarks during a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (27) on the 2027 Budget proposals for the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation.

The meeting reviewed the progress of ongoing airport development projects, with particular attention to initiatives aimed at increasing passenger capacity and upg...