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Increasing coordination and cooperation in the civil aviation sector
Abu Dhabi: “The Gulf”
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority, held a round of air transport discussions with the Civil Aviation Administration of the People’s Republic of China on July 16 and 17 in the Chinese capital, Beijing, with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties. air transport relations between the two countries. The UAE was represented in the discussion round by a high-level delegation headed by Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority.
The round of discussions between the two parties resulted in the signing of an agreement to increase air traffic between the airports of the United Arab Emirates and the People’s Republic of China, as well as an agreement to increase coordination and cooperation. explore the civil aviation sector and new initiatives that strengthen bilateral relations in the field of civil aviation.
In this context, Al Suwaidi emphasized the desire of the General Authority of Civil Aviation to expand air transport services and open new horizons that meet the interests of the national carriers of the UAE, improving air connectivity operations. His Excellency also praised the agreements reached during the discussions, which he hopes will significantly contribute to the recovery of economic sectors of common interest. He emphasized the importance of cooperation and exchange of experiences between the two countries in aspects of air safety and security, air transport, aviation industry and investments in the aviation sector.
Al-Suwaidi added that the first forum on air connectivity between the two countries, which was held on July 15, effectively helped to achieve positive results in the discussions. He also emphasized the need to hold such forums regularly, with the aim of supporting and strengthening the economic and commercial relations between the two countries.