Sri Lanka and Türkiye have signed a protocol amending their bilateral Air Transport Agreement, marking a new step towards strengthening civil aviation cooperation and enhancing air connectivity between the two countries.
The protocol was signed in Ankara on 27 October 2026, 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.
The agreement is expected to create new opportunities to strengthen connectivity between Sri Lanka and Türkiye, supporting tourism, trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges.
Both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in civil aviation and further strengthening bilateral relations. Sri Lanka has also acknowledged Türkiye’s cooperation in advancing the initiative.
The development highlights the continued efforts by both countries to enhance aviation ties and promote closer economic and people-to-people connections.
