Dhaka, May 14 -- The Sri Lankan government has confirmed that national carrier SriLankan Airlines will maintain all its current international routes, including long-haul services, despite record-high jet fuel prices causing widespread disruption across global aviation.

Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka said the government signed an agreement with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to supply jet fuel on credit for a limited period. The Treasury has also issued a grant to support the airline during the crisis.

"We have not taken any decision to reduce or limit long-haul operations," Karunathilaka said, acknowledging that global fuel price pressure is affecting all airlines.

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