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Hon. (Dr.) Harshana Suriyapperuma - Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning

25 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: SriLankan Airlines (Q.3/2024)

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The Deputy Minister stated that the Government would continue necessary action regarding ongoing cases, including those before international courts, while local investigations proceed. He said the five-year plan for the national carrier aims to restore its reputation, use transit traffic to support tourism, and prevent the airline from becoming a fiscal burden. He then introduced the matter of details on rice imports from 2015 under question 90/2024.

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¶ 01 The current Government intends to proceed with necessary actions. Some cases are before international courts; local investigations are also progressing. We expect proper outcomes. With the five-year plan, we aim to restore pride in the national carrier, leverage transit traffic to boost tourism, and ensure the airline is not a burden on the country.

¶ 02 IMPORT OF RICE FROM 2015: DETAILS 90/2024

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Hansard, Tuesday, 25 February 2025 ·No. 1741258607035810 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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