The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has transferred a total of Rs. 5 billion to the Government Consolidated Fund, strengthening state finances through dividends generated from port operations.
The official handover of the relevant cheque took place at the Ministry of Finance, with Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka, Chairman of the SLPA Admiral S.S. Ranasinghe, Managing Director Ganaka Hemachandra, Vice Chairman Herath Jayawardena, and other senior officials in attendance. The cheque was handed over to Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha and Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Harshana Suriyapperuma.
Of the total amount, Rs. 2 billion had been transferred on an earlier occasion, while the remaining Rs. 3 billion was transferred today.
Officials stated that the 2024 dividend of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority was effectively managed in 2025, enabling this contribution to the Treasury’s Consolidated Fund. A key factor behind this transfer has been the strong financial performance of the SLPA, which recorded a net profit of Rs. 44,110 million as at November 30, driven by increased operational capacity and improved efficiency of port operations in 2025.
Addressing the event, SLPA Chairman Admiral S.S. Ranasinghe expressed his appreciation to the Ports Authority staff and all stakeholders whose contributions and commitment played a vital role in achieving this financial milestone.
