The Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development says that a new agreement of the Colombo Port City Project will be signed on Friday. Secretary, Nihal Rupasinghe states that the new agreement will be signed, and the old agreement will be suspended.

He also added that no fines for delays will be paid to the Chinese company, despite signing a new agreement.

The new agreement will be signed for the benefit of the country.

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