India is closely monitoring Sri Lanka's decision to lease out the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) near the China-controlled Hambantota Port. Under a 30-year Build-Operate-Transfer model, Sri Lanka has invited bids from domestic and international investors by June 9. This presents a strategic opportunity for Indian companies to establish a foothold in the Indian Ocean, countering the influence China gained after acquiring the neighboring port on a 99-year lease in 2017. https://www.punjabitribuneonline.com/news/world/indias-eyes-on-decision-to-lease-airport-near-hambantota-port/ #Creator program