With the aim of facilitating access to airlines to operate between the two countries, Guyana and South Korea have signed an Air Services Agreement to enhance air connectivity.
The agreement was signed by Minister of Public Works, Juan Edghill and South Korea’s Ambassador to Guyana, KIM Jinhae.
In a statement, the Public Works Ministry explained that the Agreement opens opportunity for airlines of both countries to expand their air connectivity and routes served.
Minister Edghill said the Government has been aggressively working to connect destination Guyana with direct services to the various continents of the world.
While there are no direct flights between Guyana and South Korea, the Agreement puts in place the legal framework that opens market access for airlines to operate and enhance competitive air transport services, trade, and economic growth between the two countries.
Presently, Korean Air is the flag carrier of South Korea and is the largest airline in the country based on fleet size, international destinations, and international flights.
The Public Works Ministry said it is anticipated that the Agreement will stimulate interest from Korean Air to consider destination Guyana as part of its route network.
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 Korea established diplomatic relations in 1969.
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