📈 Sri Lanka & Turkish Airlines to Boost Air Connectivity, Tourism, and Cargo

• Flight Frequency & Cargo Expansion: Sri Lankan Ambassador Niluka Kadurugamuwa met Turkish Airlines CEO Ahmet Olmuştur on June 17 in Istanbul to discuss expanding passenger flight frequencies and enhancing cargo capacity to support growing bilateral trade. • Tourism & Joint Promotions: The discussion focused on leveraging Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network to increase tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka. Planned joint initiatives include destination marketing campaigns and familiarisation tours for travel agents and media. • Uninterrupted Operations: The Ambassador commended the airline for maintaining uninterrupted services on the Istanbul–Colombo route despite recent Middle East geopolitical challenges, keeping Sri Lanka connected to the western hemisphere. • Strategic Commitment: Turkish Airlines reaffirmed its commitment to boosting air connectivity by increasing flight frequencies as new aircraft are added to its fleet, enhancing long-term tourism and trade cooperation.