Direct flights between Seoul, Colombo soon
SEOUL: South Korea has agreed to start direct air flights
between Seoul and Colombo soon. This follows talks Prime Minister
Ratnasiri Wickramanayake had with Korean authorities in Seoul during his
visit to Korea to attend the 14th South Asian Regional Sessions of the
ILO, the Prime Minister's office said in a communique yesterday.
During his visit, Prime Minister Wickramanayake called on South
Korean President Ro Mu Hiyung, Prime Minister Hun Yung Suk and also met
the South Korean Foreign Minister and Chiefs of the Korean Airlines.
Speaking from Seoul, Prime Minister Wickramanayake said the decision
to operate direct air flights between Seoul and Colombo was agreed upon
following a proposal made by him during his talks with the South Korean
Foreign Minister and Airline officials.
Prime Minister Wickramanayake said during his talks, he pointed out
the importance of opening direct air links to develop the tourism
industry as Korean tourists have a penchant to visit Sri Lanka to savour
its hospitality and scenic beauty.
It would also help the country to earn vital foreign exchange and
provide easy travel to the large number of Sri Lankan expatriate workers
employed in Korea.
He said he also canvassed more jobs for Sri Lankan workers in Korea
during these talks. |