ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the installation of four automatic passenger clearance gates at the departure terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in 2026, aiming to enhance efficiency and match facilities in the terminal. The decision follows the successful completion of four similar gates in the arrival terminal under a Japanese-funded project. Initiated in 2023 with a 1,170 million yen (approximately US$8 million) grant from Japan through the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the “Preparation for Border Infectious Disease Control in Southeast Asian Countries” project upgraded BIA to international standards for health security and passenger processing. The Japanese…
Sri Lanka approves Japan-funded automated clearance gates at BIA
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