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10/7/25, 4:05 PM Minister Of Economy Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation In Civil Aviation With France | Pakistan Point

Minister Of Economy Discusses Strengthening Bilateral

Cooperation In Civil Aviation With France

22 hours ago

PARIS, (Pakistan Point News - 06th Oct, 2025) Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy
and Tourism and Chairman of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), met with Marc Borel,
Acting Director-General of the French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC), during an
official visit to Paris.

The meeting, attended by Fahad Saeed Mohammed Abdulla Al Raqbani, Ambassador of the
United Arab Emirates to France, discussed ways to enhance cooperation and develop strategic
partnerships between the two countries in the field of civil aviation and related industries.

During the meeting, Al Marri emphasised the strength of the bilateral relations between
the UAE and France, noting that cooperation in the civil aviation sector encompasses a wide
range of areas, including air transport services, aircraft manufacturing, and various supporting
industries.

The two sides agreed on the importance of continuing joint efforts and exploring new
opportunities for collaboration. The discussions also highlighted the importance of strengthening
air transport links between the two countries, which serve as a key driver for the growth of
economic and investment relations and support sectors benefiting from aviation, particularly
tourism.
Civil aviation relations between the UAE and France continue to witness steady growth, with 58
weekly direct flights currently operating between their cities, reflecting the strength of their
strategic partnership and their shared commitment to expanding cooperation in the aviation
sector and its services.

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