Wednesday Sep 02, 2026
Wednesday Sep 02, 2026
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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to submit to Parliament regulations designating 68 businesses operating within the Colombo Port City as secondary businesses of strategic importance.
The 68 businesses operate across a range of sectors, including information technology, consultancy services, business process outsourcing, logistics, infrastructure, hybrid and integrated business models, and other general business activities, reflecting the expanding commercial activities within the Colombo Port City.
The designation was approved at the Cabinet meeting held on 30 March 2026, under the provisions of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021.
Following the Cabinet approval, regulations giving effect to the designation were published through an Extraordinary Gazette dated 10 April 2026. The regulations are to be submitted to Parliament for approval in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act.
The proposal to this effect was submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Minister.
