The Government of Guyana has taken another step towards strengthening its ties with India, following the signing of an Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the two nations. The agreement, signed by Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill and the High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Dr. K. J. Srinivasa, aims to promote easier travel between the two countries and enhance the air transport services available.
The ASA, which aligns with the government’s commitment to connecting Guyana with the rest of the world, covers a range of matters including the designation and authorization of airlines, aviation safety and security, commercial opportunities, and more. Notably, the agreement promotes international air services based on competition among airlines.
One of the key benefits of the ASA is that it opens up investment opportunities, allowing Guyanese-owned airlines to have direct market access to international airports in India and vice versa. This is expected to have a positive impact on trade and economic growth between the two countries, as well as potentially lead to the creation of new routes and increased competition among airlines.
While there is currently no direct flight between Guyana and India, the ASA puts in place the legal framework that opens market access for airlines of both states to operate and enhance competitive air transport services. With India’s emerging and growing aviation sector, this agreement is expected to be a significant boost to air travel between the two countries.
The signing of the agreement was witnessed by India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hugh Todd, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Elizabeth Harper, Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority Lt. Col. (ret’d) Egbert Field, and other technical officials from India and Guyana.
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