Astana, Riyadh Deepen Cooperation in Air Transport Sector

Kazakh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov had a meeting with the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, according to Kazakhstan's Foreign Ministry.

The meeting held on June 1 focused on the issues of strengthening cooperation in civil aviation, air traffic development, launching new air routes, as well as boosting passenger and cargo flows, The Caspian Post reports, citing Kazinform.

Ambassador Menilbekov informed the Saudi side about the development of the aviation industry of Kazakhstan, as well as new opportunities for cooperation in this area. Particular attention was paid to the possibilities of using the 5th degree of air freedom in Kazakhstan by Saudi airlines.

To date, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia have launched direct flights on the routes Almaty-Jeddah, Almaty-Medina, Shymkent-Jeddah, Shymkent-Medina and Astana-Jeddah, operated by Kazakhstan's Air Astana, SCAT and the Saudi airline Flynas.