Guyana and South Africa have signed an Air Services Agreement, which seeks to strengthen international air services between the two countries.
In a statement, the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority explained that the Agreement strengthens the partnership and reaffirms the commitment of both nations to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
The Agreement also aims to expand air service opportunities, promote economic growth, boost trade and tourism, and maintain safety and security standards in air travel, addressing concerns related to aviation security
The South African Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy signed on behalf of her country, while the Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Egbert Field, signed on Guyana’s behalf.
“Alongside the standard articles on Grant of Rights, Designation and Authorization, Recognition of Certificates and Licences, Safety, Aviation Security, Principles Governing Operations of Agreed Services, User Charges, Tariffs and others, both parties expressed a keen desire for this Agreement to create opportunities for airlines of both countries to expand their air connectivity”, the statement explained.
Director General, Egbert Field stated that “significant efforts were made to reach this Agreement, marking a positive step forward. Guyana is forging partnerships and friendships with other countries to promote transformation in its aviation sector.”
With the signing of these Air Services Agreements, Guyana’s vision of becoming an international hub for air connectivity is getting closer, the GCAA said.
South Africa has a vibrant aviation sector and is home to South African Airways, which operates to several destinations within Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The Agreement complements the more than 50 Air Services Agreements Guyana has established with other ICAO States to develop air connectivity among States.
Guyana and South Africa established diplomatic ties on November 4, 1994.
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