Many are concerned about the negative environmental and social impact of the project, and see the publicity surrounding the inauguration as an election gimmick.
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Sri Lanka has leased its underutilized Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, built with Chinese loans, to a joint venture between India s Shaurya Aeronautics and Russia s Airports of Regions Management Company for 30 years. The airport, plagued by problems since its 2013 opening, has struggled with financial losses. The lease marks part of Sri Lanka s efforts to privatize state-owned enterprises after an IMF bailout. The airport s location on a bird migratory route and poor passenger traffic have contributed to its challenges.