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Nepal, Israel sign air service dealTuesday - 26th December 2006 |
| By A Staff Reporter KATHAMNDU, Dec. 25: Israeli Ambassador, Dan Stav and Madhav Prasad Ghimire, secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation signed an Air Services Agreement between Nepal and Israel amidst a function Monday. According to a press release circulated at the programme, both the countries have entitled top designate airline to operate air services between Nepal and Israel, four passenger and three cargo flights per week. Nepal has been one of the popular destinations for Israeli tourists and around 7,000 Israelis visit the country annually. So the direct flights between the two countries would encourage boost bilateral visits. The agreement opens avenues for future activities for the private sectors of both countries in the area of trade, tourism and aviation. It is also hoped that they would explore the new areas of economic cooperation for mutual benefit. The agreement was initiated earlier on November 19, 2002 by the representatives of the two governments expressing their commitment to facilitate the operation of air services. |
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