Hambantota port not just a deal

Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, deviating from the topic of tea, took time to explain the Hambantota port deal noting that “this was not just a deal involving a leasing of the port”.

On the other hand, he explained that 69 years after independence Sri Lanka has been able to do next to nothing for the people of districts like Moneragala and Hambantota.

But this kind of lease agreement could help transform these areas in the future reminding everyone that this was once the heartland of the JVP. In this respect, the people should look at the big picture.