Sri Lanka and Türkiye have signed a protocol amending the existing bilateral Air Transport Agreement, aimed at strengthening cooperation in civil aviation and improving air connectivity between the two countries.
The protocol was signed in Ankara, Türkiye, on Tuesday (27) by Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra and Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Enver İskurt.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the agreement marks a significant step towards strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in the aviation sector.
Improved air connectivity between the two countries is expected to create greater opportunities for tourism, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
The Sri Lankan Government expressed appreciation for Türkiye’s cooperation and commitment towards advancing the initiative.
The Ministry further stated that the signing reflects the shared commitment of both countries to strengthening their bilateral partnership and promoting closer connectivity. (Newswire)