Guyana today signed an Air Services Agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to promote and facilitate the expansion of international air services opportunities between the two countries.
The Agreement was signed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Juan Edghill, Minister of Public Works, according to a release from the Department of Public Information (DPI).
Guyana was invited by Saudi Arabia to sign the Agreement and participate in the Future Aviation Forum which is currently being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the period May 9-11, 2022.
DPI said that the Agreement addressed matters pertaining to Grant of Rights; Designation and Revocation; User Charges; Recognition of Certificates and Licences; Tariffs; Commercial Opportunities; Fair Competition, Environmental Protection, among other matters.
Edghill said “presently there is no direct flight between Guyana and Saudi Arabia, however, this Agreement puts in place the legal framework that open market access for airlines to operate and enhance competitive air transport services, trade, and economic growth between the two countries.”
