Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, David Gregory Pine, visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) on August 11, 2025, to gain firsthand knowledge on its development and growing international relevance. Accompanying him was Rasika Sumudhu Jayasinghe, Policy Adviser at the High Commission.
The delegation was taken on a tour of HIP's state-of-the-art facilities and briefed on the port's multipurpose operations, ranging from container and bulk cargo handling to RORO services, energy logistics, and integrated industrial support. The visit opened meaningful dialogue around international collaboration and showcased HIP's increasing appeal as a logistics and maritime hub for regional and global partners.
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