INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Civil Aviation Authority of Israel has confirmed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed by the relevant authorities of
Israel and Sri Lanka in order to commence the air service of providing direct passenger flights from Tel Aviv in Israel to Katunayake.During
a discussion held in this regard, Minister of Ports Shipping and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva said that the new air service will provide
convenience to Israeli tourists who are looking forward to travelling to Sri Lanka.Meanwhile, Israeli representatives said aircrafts
direct passenger flights from Tel Aviv in Israel to Katunayake was held recently between civil aviation authorities of the two nations at
the Ministry of Ports shipping and Aviation under the patronage of subject Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.Representatives from the Civil
the Civil Aviation Authorities of the two countries also held discussions regarding coming into an agreement by resolving the existing
issues regarding the commencement of the new air service.Accordingly, the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel said a memorandum of
understanding between the authorities of the two countries is yet to be signed.The Israeli representatives further said aircrafts belonging
the opportunity to commence direct flights between the two countries was obtained following a discussion between President Ranil
Wickremesinghe and the Government of Israel.The Minister further said that Israeli tourists are looking forward to travelling to Sri Lanka
adding that this air service will be very convenient to Israeli tourists.The Minister also expressed that Sri Lankan workers who are engaged
in various jobs in Israel will be given great convenience and financial benefit in purchasing air tickets.
