## ✈️ Cabinet Approves € 9.63 Mn Ground Handling Contracts for SriLankan Airlines

The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit two major international service contracts for SriLankan Airlines operations at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), France, totaling € 9.63 million over a three-year period. • Passenger & Ramp Handling: A € 7.73 million contract awarded to Groupe Europe Handling. The service agreement is set to commence on 1 April 2026. • Cargo & Warehouse Handling: A € 1.90 million contract awarded to France Handling Cargo. Operations under this contract are scheduled to begin on 1 February 2026. • Strategic Context: These awards, recommended by the Standing High-Level Procurement Committee, ensure the national carrier’s operational continuity in a key European hub, supporting tourism and logistics connectivity. • Contract Duration: Both agreements are fixed for a duration of three years.