RIYADH: Saudi Arabian and French civil aviation authorities signed a record of discussions to boost air transport connectivity between the two countries on Thursday.
Bader Al-Sagri, the director of the international cooperation department at the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Emmanuel Vivet, the deputy director of air services at the French Civil Aviation Authority, signed the document in Paris.
The document aims to strengthen the partnership between Riyadh and Paris in civil aviation, increase the number of flights, and grow air transport between the two countries.
The cooperation will further enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a global logistics center for civil aviation and air transport services, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 aims to position the country as a hub for aviation connectivity to 250 international destinations, serving an expected 330 million passengers annually by 2030.
This week, during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and Paris have inked numerous pacts across diverse sectors.
On Wednesday, the Kingdom’s national carrier, Saudia signed a strategic partnership with Air France-KLM to collaborate in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.
