Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva announced the signing of a direct air service agreement between Israel and Sri Lanka today (15).

Speaking at a press briefing themed "Collective Path to a Stable Country" at the President's Media Centre, Minister de Silva highlighted the agreement's focus on preventing delays in Sri Lankan workers' migration abroad.

"The agreement, signed between the Israeli Ministry of Transport and our Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, marks the beginning of direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka, aiming to enhance passenger convenience," Minister de Silva stated.

He further elaborated on the agreement's objective of facilitating prompt overseas employm...