Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Mumbai, Feb 10 (Businessline) - Adani Group is negotiating with Sri Lankan authorities to manage three airports in the island nation, including its premier international gateway, Bandarnaike International Airport in Colombo.

Sri Lanka's minister for tourism, land, sports, and youth affairs, Harin Fernando, said on Friday that modalities are being discussed between the two sides and could involve management contracts as well.

Other airports being offered are Ratmalana Airport in Colombo and Mattala Airport, the latter earning the tag of the world's emptiest international airport seven years ago.

"There are plans to work with Adani Group for the management of airports," Fernando told businessline on the sidelines of...