Srilanka, April 9 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and senior officials of Sri Lankan Airlines was held yesterday (8) at the Presidential Secretariat.

The discussions mainly focused on proposals to transform Sri Lankan Airlines into a more profitable state-owned enterprise. Special attention was also given to possible short-term and long-term solutions for the airline's debt management.

The talks further explored new investment opportunities for the airline. The President instructed the officials to take all necessary steps to transform Sri Lankan Airlines into a profit-making entity.

Although the airline has recorded operational profits, due to past mismanagement and poor decision-making, it remains one of the l...