Russia and Egypt agree to resume air links

Russia and Egypt have agreed to address the issue of resuming air links within the tightest deadlines possible on the condition security measures are observed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after a meeting with his visiting Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday.

"We touched upon the question of resuming direct air links between our countries in order to help build up tourist exchanges, which has reduced for obvious reasons," Lavrov said. "We agreed to restore air links as soon as possible, provided the highest security standards are guaranteed for Russian citizens. We appreciate the contacts that have been established and are continuing between the civil aviation services and other authorities concerned of Russia and Egypt with the aim to complete these procedures, which would make it possible to resume direct flights without delay."

"In the meantime, the Russian side has been taking intensive measures for opening a consulate general in Hurghada," Lavrov said. "This will be important for the sake of the further development of tourist ties. We will open the consulate general this year."

Russia and Egypt are finalizing at the departmental level a memorandum on the resumption of direct air links, Russian Foreign Minister went on to say.
 [tass.ru]
16/3/16
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