Ready to extend full support to Civil Aviation's 'Fly for All' concept: UAE

UAE's ambassador to India Dr. Ahmed Albanna said that his country seeks to extend full support to India's 'Fly for All' concept. Dr. Albanna also thanked Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for paying heed to UAE's continuous demand for the revision of 2007 air service agreement between both countries.

New Delhi: Talking at length about the importance of bilateral partnership with India, the UAE ambassador in New Delhi, Dr. Ahmed Albanna said that his country is ready to extend full support to Ministry of Civil Aviation's 'Fly for All' concept.

Dr. Albanna also thanked Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for paying heed to UAE's continuous demand for the revision of 2007 air service agreement between both countries.

He said, "Want to thank Minister of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Civil Aviation for listening to our concerns. I am hopeful and sure that we will soon get a new Air service agreement."

Speaking about enhancing cooperation in the aviation sector between both countries, the UAE ambassador to India claimed, "UAE has become innovation hub in the region. Airlines in India can benefit by flying into the UAE. We have open sky policies. There are no restrictions for any airlines in any capacity to fly in and out of the UAE."

The bilateral relations between India and UAE have seen a meteoric rise in the recent years. United Arab Emirates is India's third largest state partner and fourth largest energy supplier. It's also the first country to participate in India's 'Strategic Petroleum Reserves' programme.

Nearly, 3.3 million strong Indian community has made UAE their second home and are contributing to its development.

Recently, the UAE awarded Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the prestigious Zayed Medal for playing a pivotal role in strengthening ties between the two nations.