BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, February 10. France and
Kyrgyzstan have considered the possibility of opening direct air
services between the two countries with the participation of French
airlines, Trend
reports via the Kyrgyzstan Airports JSC.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Chairman of the
Management Board of Airports of Kyrgyzstan JSC Manasbek Samidinov
and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to
Kyrgyzstan Nicolas Faye.
The discussions focused on advancing bilateral cooperation in
civil aviation and tourism, with particular emphasis on enhancing
transport connectivity and reinforcing business and humanitarian
exchanges between the two countries.
Manasbek Samidinov expressed a strong interest in broadening the
international route network, underscoring his commitment to
collaborating with French counterparts to bring this initiative to
fruition.
Additionally, the potential introduction of direct air services
to France was highlighted as a key opportunity to substantially
bolster tourism, facilitate business travel, and enhance trade
relations between the two nations.
French airlines have been actively exploring opportunities in
Central Asia, seeking to expand their networks and tap into growing
passenger demand. For Kyrgyzstan, enhanced connectivity with
Western Europe aligns with the government’s strategy to increase
international accessibility, attract foreign investment, and
promote the country as a tourist destination.
