Japan allocates $8.4 mn for Sri Lanka's BIA, Colombo Port upgrade

14 Apr '24

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Japan allocates $8.4 million for Sri Lanka

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Japanese government granted stock of high-tech scanners, valued at $8.4 million to Katunayake International Airport and Port of Colombo.
First instalment of equipment handed over to minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, by Japanese ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki.
Project also includes installation of a smart toilet system.

The Japanese government has donated a set of state-of-the-art scanners, valued at $8.4 million, to Katunayake International Airport and the Port of Colombo.

The first instalment of equipment was handed over to Nimal Siripala de Silva, the minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, by Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, at Katunayake International Airport recently.

The project, facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), includes disease-detecting scanners, baggage scanners, full-body scanners, foreign passport scanners, and a biometric access control system.

Additionally, a smart toilet system comprising 150 units will be installed at Katunayake International Airport.

Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki affirmed Japan’s unwavering commitment to Sri Lanka’s economic progress and development, expressing continued support.

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva conveyed gratitude for the provision of high-tech equipment, emphasising the significance of ensuring health protection at Katunayake International Airport, which serves as the primary gateway to Sri Lanka.

The donation underscores Japan’s commitment to enhancing safety and efficiency at Sri Lanka’s key transportation hubs, contributing to the country’s overall development and prosperity.

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