Sri Lanka and Belarus have signed a bilateral Air Services Agreement aimed at enhancing air connectivity between the two countries.
The agreement was signed by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath and Belarus Transport Minister Alexei Lyakhnovich during Herath’s official visit to Minsk.
The Foreign Minister also called on Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, with discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding friendship between the two nations and developing a roadmap for cooperation in mutually beneficial sectors, including trade, industry, agriculture, education, and people‑to‑people ties.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening relations as they mark the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Herath further held bilateral talks with Belarus Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov, where the two ministers agreed to expand cooperation across political, economic, educational, cultural, and social spheres.
They also decided to convene regular political consultations and the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation later this year.
Sri Lanka and Belarus established diplomatic relations 25 years ago, a milestone both governments say reflects a longstanding friendship and shared commitment to deeper collaboration. (Newswire)