joint press statement - civil aviation talks between pakistan and india

Thursday, September 29, 2005

Civil Aviation talks between Pakistan and India to review the existing bilateral arrangements were held in the Ministry of Defence, Rawalpindi on 27-28 September, 2005.

The Pakistani delegation was led by Maj. Gen (Retd) Muhammad Ashraf Chaudhry, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Defence while the Indian delegation was led by Mr. Satendra Singh, Director General, Ministry of Civil Aviation.

In-depth discussions were held on adding more destinations, designation of multiple airlines and increasing frequency of flights. Both sides agreed to continue discussions.

The talks were held in a cordial atmosphere. Next meeting would be held at a mutually convenient date.

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