Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Belavia launches direct flights between Mattala and Minsk Commencing direct flights between Minsk and Mattala is a landmark event for Sri Lanka-Belarus relations which have grown steadily over the years since starting diplomatic relations 25 years ago, said Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to India and Sri Lanka, Mikhail Kasko.

At a ceremony in Colombo to mark the launch of direct flights between Mattala and Minsk last week, the Ambassador said the new partnership aviation will strengthen air connectivity and bonds between the two countries.

He said the launch of flights will make traveling for students, parents and other leisure travelers between the two countries easy.

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