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Direct flights to link Lumbini, Sri Lanka

New York: President Mahinda Rajapaksa held discussions with Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal on the sidelines of the 63rd United Nations General Assembly Sessions on Wednesday afternoon.

During the meeting the two parties agreed to start a direct air link between Lumbini and Sri Lanka said a communique issued by the Presidential Media Unit.

President Rajapaksa on behalf of the Sri Lanka Government agreed to assist Nepal’s health sector by improving health facilities within WHO Co-operation and provide further training in Sri Lanka for Nepal’s health sector personnel.

It was also agreed to provide opportunities for Nepalese Bhikkhus to pursue Pirivena education in Sri Lanka, the Communique added.

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal said Nepal was keenly devoted to development activities in the SAARC region.

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