INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake has recently chaired high-level discussions to assess the
participation of key stakeholders from the sector, focused on strategies to manage the expected increase in ship arrivals at local ports due
and Hambantota Ports, shipping companies, and customs were present at the meeting, the Media Division of the Ministry of Transport,
Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation said.Addressing the gathering, Minister Ratnayake stressed the importance of maintaining operational
readiness at both ports and airports in the face of evolving global political dynamics
geopolitical climate requires us to act proactively
also focused on optimizing efficiency, enhancing coordination between agencies, and strengthening logistics management to ensure
uninterrupted service delivery during potential regional or global disruptions.The Minister urged all relevant agencies to maintain a high
level of preparedness and emphasized the importance of positioning Sri Lanka as a reliable and efficient hub amidst global uncertainty.
