Cyprus and China are set to sign a bilateral agreement providing for the further liberalisation of flights and strengthening air connectivity between the two countries.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Transport, the two countries will on 26 September sign a Memorandum of Understanding and a bilateral agreement providing for the further liberalisation of flights between the two countries.
The MoU and the agreement will be signed by Han Jun, Deputy Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and Panagiota Demetriou, Director of the Cypriot Civil Aviation Department, following an authorisation by the Council of Ministers.
“This is a very important agreement which aspires to further improve the air connectivity between the two counties, providing an opportunity to increase the number of travellers both for recreation and business activities,” the Ministry said, adding that “the agreement will contribute to the improvement of flight connectivity and commercial transactions between the countries in the Far East and with Europe as well.”
The signing ceremony will take place at the Civil Aviation Department premises in Nicosia at noon local time.
