Magam Ruhunupura International Conference Hall in Hambantota is now back in operation with the re-opening ceremony under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa as the chief guest at the event.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa ceremonially declared open the Magam Ruhunupura International Conference Hall in the port city of Hambantota.
Magam Ruhunupura International Conference Hall (MRICH) situated in a 28 acre plot of land in Siribopura, Hambantota, is Sri Lanka’s second international conference hall.
The main hall has 1,500 seats and there are three additional halls with a seating capacity of 250 each. The conference hall is fully equipped with modern technical facilities and a vehicle park for 400 vehicles and also has a helipad for helicopter landing.
The conference hall was constructed by the Urban Development Authority and the Korean international Corporation at a cost of US$ 15.3 million..
Prime Minster Mahinda Rajapaksa attended a conference held at the Hambantota Convention Center yesterday.
Speaking at the event, he said that the Hambantota Convention Center was saved from any damage as it was not used to store paddy by the former regime.
The former Government had at one time used the Mattala International Airport to store paddy calling it a “white elephant” project.
The Hambantota Convention Center was also called a “white elephant” project and events were not hosted at the venue when the former regime was in office.
However, Rajapaksa said that since the Hambantota Convention Center was not used to store paddy today’s event could be held there.
The conference hall was constructed by the Urban Development Authority and the Korean International Corporation at a cost of 15.3 million US dollars.
The conference hall located at Siribopura, Hambantota was opened by ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa in November, 2013.
The Commonwealth Youth Forum that was held in November 2013 was the first international conference held at the venue.
(LIN)