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Sri Lanka, Belarus sign Air Services Agreement and MoUs to strengthen ...
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, who is currently on an official visit to the Republic of Belarus, held bilateral discussions with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Maxim Ryzhenkov, and senior Belarusian officials in Minsk. Representing Sri Lanka at the discussions were Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, Director General for Europe and North America, Sugeeshwara Gunaratna, and other government officials, according to a statement. Following the bilateral discussions, the Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Belarus issued a joint statement outlining the shared commitment of both countries to further strengthen bilateral cooperation across a range of sectors. The visit marks the first high-level visit from Sri Lanka to Belarus in more than a decade and signifies a renewed momentum in relations between the two countries, the statement said. The discussions also resulted in the signing of an agreement and Memoranda of Understanding, which are expected to lay a solid foundation for advancing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation between Sri Lanka and Belarus in the years to come. Addressing the joint media event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, Minister Herath stated: “Sri Lanka is open to exploring new avenues for cooperation with Belarus in multifaceted sectors, with a view to further strengthening our mutually beneficial cooperation, aligning with our national priorities. “Constructive and extensively engaging discussions my delegation and I had with Ryzhenkov and the delegation in the morning, as well as the signing of an agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding, will lay a solid foundation for advancing bilateral ties between our countries in the years to come. “We discussed enhancing the already friendly bilateral ties through convening the next round of political consultations and the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, exchange of visits, and cooperation between the legislatures of the two countries. “During our discussion, I reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to deepening relations with Belarus by leveraging emerging synergies in trade, investment and tourism. I invite our Belarusian friends to enhance trade ties and invest in Sri Lanka making use of the investment friendly climate fueled by recent reforms. “In this context, I welcome the signing of the Air Services Agreement between the Government ...
Belarus and Sri Lanka Prepare to Sign Air Services Agreement
Шри-Ланка. Фото: pixabay.com Author reform.news Published by 18:20 13.05.2026 Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving a draft agreement on air services between the governments of Belarus and Sri Lanka. The document will serve as the basis for negotiations between the parties. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has been authorised to conduct the negotiations and sign the final agreement, Lukashenka’s press service said. It was reported earlier today that Sri Lanka will make visas free of charge for Belarusians starting from 25 May. 🔥 Support Reform.news with a donation!
Sri Lanka and Belarus Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through High-Level ...
The discussions also led to the signing of an agreement and several Memoranda of Understanding, expected to provide a strong foundation for expanding bilateral ties and future cooperation between Sri Lanka and Belarus.
Sri Lanka and Belarus to sign several MoUs - Lanka Newspapers
During this trip, several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements are expected to be signed in various sectors. In Minsk, Minister Herath will also speak at a business and tourism roundtable hosted by the National Export Centre of Belarus. Furthermore, he plans to meet Sri Lankan students studying in Belarus. Back to News
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