The long-awaited Mutual Recognition of Driving Licences between Sri Lanka and Italy officially comes into effect from April, providing a permanent solution to the driving license issue faced by Sri Lankans living in Italy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath announced.

In a statement, Minister Herath said that the agreement, signed after a sustained diplomatic effort by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Transport and Highways, has completed all technical requirements for practical implementation.

Under the new arrangement, Sri Lankan residents in Italy who have lived there for six years will be eligible to convert their national driving licence into an Italian licence without sitting for written or practical tests.

Minister Herath further said the facility has been warmly welcomed by the large Sri Lankan expatriate community in Italy, noting that it will significantly improve employment opportunities and strengthen their contribution as a productive diaspora. (Newswire)

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