The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· National List· 21 November 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill, 2026 – Committee Stage Debate: Twelfth Allotted Day

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Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam urged the development of Palaly Airport, Kankesanthurai Harbour, and Talaimannar Port in the Northern region. He noted that India is prepared to provide nearly LKR 20,000 million to Sri Lanka and requested that these funds be used to develop Kankesanthurai Harbour.

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¶ 01 Please give me one more minute!

¶ 02 In that regard, the Palaly Airport in our area must be developed; the Kankesanthurai Harbour must be developed; the Talaimannar Port must be developed. India is prepared to grant almost LKR 20,000 million to Sri Lanka. Please use those funds to develop our Kankesanthurai Harbour. Thank you!

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 21 November 2025 ·No. 22936 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Pathmanathan Sathiyalingam. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 November 2025. No. 22936. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6320