The Prime Ministe was responding to a question on the Port City Project funded by the Chinese in Parliament today. The Prime Minister was questioned if 20 hectares of land will be sold to the Chinese for the project as agreed by the previous regime.

Prime Minister explaining about the transaction said “Around 100 hectares were requested additionally to construct the racing track. We have no intention to establish a track in the middle of the metropolis. Land could have been leased to the foreign firm or sold on title but we have not given ownership to foreign firms."

He further assured to investigate whether the amount flanked was the amount initially requested by the Chinese firm or amount suggested by the Sri Lankan Government.

He said, "We need to look into environmental impact assessment report first. We do not want any harm on the Sri Lankan coast. If such an impact exist them we can amend the proposal."