The UAE and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase air connectivity between their airports. The agreement came during the UAE’s delegation, represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), visit to the Chinese capital, Beijing.
Exploring bilateral relations in aviation
The GCAA held a round of air services consultations in Beijing with the Civil Aviation Authority of the People’s Republic of China (CAAC) on July 16 and 17 with the aim of enhancing bilateral air transport relations between the two countries. Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, director-general of the GCAA, led the delegation to China.
Additionally, both the UAE and China agreed to enhance cooperation and collaboration in the civil aviation sector and explore new initiatives that would strengthen bilateral relations in the aviation sector.
Bolstering aviation industry
Commenting on the agreement, Al Suwaidi highlighted the authority’s dedication to enhancing air transport services, bolstering its international presence, and improving air connectivity to benefit the UAE’s national carriers. In addition, he stated that the agreement between the UAE and China will have a substantial positive impact on the economic sectors of mutual interest.
Al Suwaidi also noted the significance of the collaboration and the exchange of expertise between the two countries in areas of aviation security, safety, air transport, aviation industry and investments in the aviation sector.
He added that the first Air Connectivity Forum between the UAE and China on July 15 was instrumental in achieving positive outcomes in the negotiations. He also highlighted the necessity of holding such forums regularly to support and strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries.
