🚢 SL Minister Highlights Bunkering Hub Plans at India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025

• Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka attended the India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, holding bilateral talks with Indian counterpart Sarbananda Sonowal. • The Minister stressed that joint efforts between Sri Lanka, India, and neighbours are vital to create a resilient, interconnected network of ports, benefiting the broader South Asian economy. • Speaking at the 'Sagarmanthan Dialogue', he highlighted the government's intent to develop Colombo, Trincomalee, and Hambantota ports as a regional bunkering and energy hub. • He emphasized the urgent need for automation to enhance port capacity and efficiency, supporting the future of global logistics. • The delegation visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) to discuss advancing maritime technology and skilling programs, and met with prominent industry leaders like JM Baxi and Adani Ports.