Sri Lankan Ambassador Confirms Progress in Talks for Direct Ethiopian Flights to Colombo

Talks Ongoing for Direct Flights Between Addis Ababa and Colombo - Business News LK

An Ethiopian media report said the update came during a farewell meeting held on January 14. The meeting took place after Ambassador Kumarasiri completed his diplomatic tenure. Taye Atske Selassie attended the meeting. During the discussion, the outgoing Ambassador highlighted the strong ties between Sri Lanka and Ethiopia. He said relations expanded in key areas such as energy, agriculture, and tourism. He also noted that both countries have ro…

Sri Lankan Ambassador Confirms Progress in Talks for Direct Ethiopian Flights to Colombo

The outgoing Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Ethiopia, Theshantha Kumarasiri, has confirmed ongoing discussions with Ethiopian Airlines to initiate direct flights between Addis Ababa and Colombo. According to an Ethiopian media report dated January 14, the country’s president, Taye Atske Selassie, conducted a farewell meeting with Ambassador Kumarasiri upon the conclusion of his diplomatic service. During this meeting, the ambassador emphasized the r…