RIYADH, Aug 29 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia and Poland signed, yesterday, an agreement to enhance cooperation in air transport services.
The agreement was signed by Polish Minister of Infrastructure, Andrzej Adamczyk and Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, who is currently on an official visit to Poland, said the report.
The agreement is expected to increase flights, tourism, and trade between the two countries, as well as, strengthen Saudi Arabia’s logistical capabilities and its position as a global logistics hub, Al-Jasser was quoted as saying.
The Saudi minister added, the deal would help achieve goals outlined in the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, including expanding the kingdom’s air transport service coverage to 250 international destinations, and its annual air cargo capacity to over 4.5 million tonnes by 2030.
Through the agreement, Saudi Arabia seeks to establish regulatory frameworks and strengthen the development strategy of the civil aviation sector, as well as, expand the operational network of national carriers and promote relations with other countries in civil aviation.
The agreement lays the foundation for regular air services between the two countries, including the launch of the first-ever direct route, Poland’s public broadcaster, Polish Radio, reported.
“Today (yesterday) ends a long era when our carriers were limited in forging direct routes between Poland and Saudi Arabia,” Polish Radio quoted Adamczyk as saying.
Earlier in the day, the two ministers held a meeting to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of transport and logistics.– NNN-SPA
