Syria, DPRK sign agreement in the field of air transportation
PYONGYANG, Jun.8, (ST)-Syria and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have signed in Pyongyang an air services agreement and a memorandum of understanding in the field of air transportation between the two countries.
Raed Habib, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Pyongyang, signed the memorandum on behalf of the Syrian side on Wednesday, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA).
Under the agreement, the aviation authorities of the two countries have the right to designate airlines for the purpose of operating the agreed lines, providing mutual exemptions in customs and indirect taxes, including fees for importing spare parts, and recognizing certificates and licenses issued by the two parties.
The agreement also refers to the obligation to protect civil aviation security in the airspace of each party and to ensure its safety.
It in addition clarifies several items, such as traffic, revenue transfer, financial tariffs, commercial activities, information exchange, consultations and expertise.
Basma Qaddour