Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed an air service agreement to strengthen and expand aviation relations between the two countries.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Rashed Khan Menon and UAE Economy Minister and Chairman of Civil Aviation Authority Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides at the Civil Aviation Authority office in Dubai, the UAE on Monday, according to a message received here today.
Through the signing of the agreement, Bangladesh Biman Airlines and UAE-based Airlines will enjoy an increased frequency and route facilities.
Earlier, at a high-level meeting, Minister Menon said there is huge opportunity to expand ties with the UAE in trade, investment, tourism and other areas.
The Bangladesh Minister said the opportunity of expanding relations between the two nations is being hampered due to visa restriction of the UAE government to the Bangladeshi nationals.
