Dhaka, April 27 -- The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has opened Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development and operation of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), welcoming both local and international investors.

The move follows a cabinet decision to scrap a previous bidding process initiated by the former administration, which had been limited to passenger operations.

The new EOI outlines several proposed areas for investment, including airport operations, cargo and logistics, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, and aircraft spare parts manufacturing. It also highlights potential for development in industrial parks, renewable energy, tourism, and hospitality.

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