Montreal: Kuwait's Public Authority for Civil Aviation has expressed its commitment to enhancing international cooperation and expanding global air connectivity. This initiative aims to bolster the aviation sector and reinforce the status of Kuwait International Airport as a significant regional hub.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the discussions took place during bilateral meetings held by the Kuwaiti delegation with various international counterparts on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, Canada. The event runs from September 23 to October 3.
The Public Authority for Civil Aviation released a press statement indicating that the Kuwaiti delegation met with representatives from China. They presented Kuwait's latest aviation projects and encouraged Chinese airlines to operate passenger and cargo flights to Kuwait International Airport. The discussions also explored leveraging China's expertise in airport management and cargo operations.
In addition, the delegation engaged with Brazilian representatives to discuss the potential of launching new air routes between Kuwait and Brazil. These routes may be operated directly or via international hubs by Kuwait Airways or Brazilian carriers.
Furthermore, the Kuwaiti delegation held talks with Singaporean counterparts, focusing on the possibility of establishing direct flights between the two nations. The discussions included knowledge exchange in airport management, air cargo city operations, and enhancing cooperation in training and capacity-building.
The statement also noted that the Kuwaiti delegation attended an official reception hosted by Qatar and South Korea, honoring the delegations participating in the ICAO meetings.