Namal leads big delegation for airport opening in Kushinagar

Minister Namal Rajapaksa together with more than 100 monks will leave in a fortnight on a special flight provided by the Indian government for Kushinagar, where the Buddha passed away and an important pilgrimage site for the opening of a new international airport.

The flight has been arranged keeping with the promise given by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa during the virtual summit between the two leaders last year.

The Sri Lankan contingent will leave on Vap full moon day (October 20th).

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, State Minister of Estate Housing and Community Infrastructure Jeevan Thondaman and officials from the Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry would join the tour party.