Sri Lanka and Türkiye sign protocol to amend air transport agreement

The governments of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Protocol amending the Air Transport Agreement between the two countries, taking a further step towards strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in civil aviation.

The Protocol was signed yesterday (27) in Ankara by Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, and Türkiye's Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, H.E. Enver İskurt.

The signing marks an important milestone in efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in the civil aviation sector between Sri Lanka and Türkiye. Enhanced air connectivity is expected to create greater opportunities for tourism, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges, further strengthening links between the two countries and their communities.

The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed its appreciation for the cooperation and commitment of the Government of the Republic of Türkiye in advancing this initiative. The signing of the Protocol reflects the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthening their bilateral partnership and promoting closer connectivity between Sri Lanka and Türkiye.