Sri Lanka's move to lease strategic airport near China-controlled Hambantota port sparks Indian interest

India is keenly watching Sri Lanka's move to offer control of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to foreign investors. This presents a significant opportunity for Indian companies to establish a strategic presence in the Indian Ocean. The airport, near the China-controlled Hambantota port, is being offered under a build-operate-transfer model.

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