Saudi Arabia and Nepal sign agreement to regulate air transport

Saudi Arabia and Nepal have signed an agreement to regulate and expand air transport between the two nations. The General Authority of Civil Aviation, led by Deputy CEO Ali bin Mohammed Rajab, and the Nepalese Government officially signed the agreement in Kathmandu. Jay Narayan Acharya, Secretary General of Nepal's Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, signed on behalf of Nepal.

The agreement aims to establish safe and organized regulatory frameworks for air travel, adhering to international standards and traffic rights. It also intends to contain all forms of air transport and align with the 1944 Chicago Convention. Expected outcomes include enhanced aviation safety, fair competition, and economic benefits for national carriers.

The agreement also seeks to encourage national airlines' involvement in the air transport market by adopting modern market access models. During the official visit, Rachak Raj Budail, Nepal's Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and the Deputy CEO for Air Transport and International Cooperation discussed civil aviation and tourism cooperation.

This agreement is part of the General Authority of Civil Aviation's efforts to develop the air transport sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goals of boosting international air connectivity and establishing Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub.