The Sri Lankan government on Thursday said that it hoped to continue the suspended development projects in the island nation if it continues in power after the Aug. 17 parliamentary elections.

 

Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Rajitha Senaratne told Xinhua that the government was currently conducting the feasibility and environmental assessments on the projects and after its shortcomings are addressed, they hoped to continue with it.

 

"If there are any problems or shortcomings in these projects, we will look into and proceed with the projects," Senaratne said.

 

Certain development projects, including a mega multi billion dollar port city project funded by China was suspended by the government earlier this year after it was sworn to power following the victory of Maithripala Sirisena at a presidential poll in January.

 

The projects are aimed to attract millions of dollars as investments once completed.

(Xinhua)