Discussions were made between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy in respect of the relevant steps relevant to the bi-partial civil aviation activities, and accordingly, cabinet approval has been granted on 24-07-2018 for signing a civil aviation agreement between the two countries. 

However, the said agreement has yet to be signed, and both parties have identified the appropriability of entering into the said agreement promptly.   

Under the proposed agreement, it has been able to operate up to 14 fixed scheduled air routes per week for air passenger services and up to 07 fixed scheduled air routes per week for air cargo services on agreed routes using any type of aircraft. 

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Transport, Highways, Port, and Civil Aviation to sign the said civil aviation agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Italy.