Yesterday, the General Authority of Civil Aviation held a bilateral discussion session with the Algerian National Civil Aviation Agency, in Algiers. The Qatari side was headed by Mr. Mohammed bin Faleh Al-Hajri, in charge of managing the Authority’s work, while the Algerian side was headed by Mr. Hassan Boualfel, Director General of the National Civil Aviation Agency.
These discussions resulted in updating the terms of the air services agreement between Qatar and Algeria, and signing it with initials. A memorandum of understanding was also signed to open the skies and increase transport rights between the two countries, allowing the national carrier (Qatar Airways) the freedom to operate any number of passenger and cargo flights between Doha and Algeria, which will enhance economic and tourism ties between the two countries.
The session also included discussion of many matters of common interest in various fields, such as air safety, security and facilities, meteorology and legal affairs. This is in addition to discussing the importance and necessity of coordinating positions in regional and international organizations to enhance cooperation and achieve common goals in the field of civil aviation.