Russia and Egypt Agree to Expand Direct Air Service Opportunities

Russia's Ministry of Transport noted that this will make flights more affordable for citizens of both countries.

Moscow, October 14. /TASS/. The Ministry of Transport of Russia announced that Russia and Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding that allows the introduced airlines to increase the number of direct flights between the countries.

Russia and Egypt expand opportunities for direct air service. At the end of the negotiations between the aviation authorities of the two countries, a memorandum of understanding was signed. The Russian delegation is headed by Vladimir Potshkin, Deputy Minister of Transport, and the Egyptian delegation is headed by the head of the Civil Aviation Organization of Egypt, Sameh Fawzi. This document allows the nominated airlines to operate more direct flights.

This will make flights more affordable for nationals of both countries, the ministry noted. The parties also intend to continue cooperation in the field of civil aviation.