Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, addressing the media at a recently held press conference called by the Megapolis Ministry, said
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the original plan for the construction of the Port City has been changed in many ways. 70 new conditions were presented to the relevant Chinese organisation. A joint venture was also formed with another Chinese organisation to pay for the necessary facilities required.
The Fishermen have lodged many complaints regarding this project and we are making our best effort to counter these issues in an organised manner.
We plan to bring international finance institutions and banks and make it South Asia’s
financial paradise. In doing so we hope to raise our economy and bring value to the Sri Lankan Rupee.