Friday, 15 January 2021 - 15:00
Regional Manager (Southeast Asia) of the Sri Lankan Airlines, Mohan Meegolla stated that in the post-COVID phase, Sri Lankan can commence charter flights from mid-2021.
He stated this at a meeting which was held at the Foreign Ministry under the patronage of Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof, Jayanath Colombage, to discuss the possibility of establishing air connectivity with Myanmar.
Due to significant Buddhist cultural connectivity between both countries, air connectivity between Sri Lanka and Myanmar has been discussed for a long time, stated Sri Lanka s Ambassador to Myanmar Prof. Nalin De Silva.
Speaking further he noted that around 300 Buddhist Bikkus are presently studying in Sri Lanka and there are many Sri Lankan Bikkus and delegations visiting Myanmar for meditation and other religious purposes. He also pointed out the immense potential for medical tourism from Myanmar.