– opens market access for airlines of both countries to operate
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill and Indian High Commissioner of India to Guyana, Dr KJ Srinivasa, signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA), which allows for easier travel between the two nations.
The signing of the agreement is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to connecting Guyana with the rest of the world and will complement the more than 50 Air Services Agreements Guyana has established with other ICAO states for the development of the air-link amongst States.
The agreement promotes international air services between the two countries and an international aviation system based on competition among airlines.
The agreement addresses pertinent matters such as grant of rights; designation and authorisation of airlines; revocation or suspension of operating authorisation, principles governing the operation of agreed services, application of laws, user charges, customs duties and charges, aviation safety, aviation security, commercial opportunities, cooperative marketing arrangements, among other areas.
The agreement opens investment opportunities and caters to Guyanese-owned airlines to have direct market access to international airports in India and vice versa.
India has an emerging and growing aviation sector. Presently there is no direct flight between Guyana and India, however, this agreement puts in place the legal framework that opens market access for airlines of both States to operate and enhance competitive air transport services, trade, and economic growth between the two countries.
Public Works Minister Juan Edghill and Indian High Commissioner to Guyana, Dr KJ Srinivasa after signing the Air Services Agreement between Guyana and India in the presence of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd and his Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar
Guyana and India have enjoyed good diplomatic relations since Guyana gained independence in May 1966.
This signing came on the heels of approval by the Union Cabinet chaired by India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi back in February.
It was reported that the agreement will come into force following the exchange of diplomatic notes between the countries after confirmation that they have completed the required internal procedures.
The signing of Air Services Agreement with Guyana will enable a framework for provision of air services between the two countries.
The agreement was signed in the presence of India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar; Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Todd; Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ministry, Ambassador Elizabeth Harper; Director General of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Lt Col (ret’d) Egbert Field, and other technical officials from India and Guyana.
