Syrian Airlines had previously begun its air operations from Karachi since 2019, and tomorrow this will be the first flight of Syrian Airlines to Lahore, for which the ministries of foreign affairs and embassies in both countries have made great efforts.
Ambassador of the Syrian Arab Republic to Pakistan, Dr. Ramez Al-Rai, told APP here.
He said that at this time, this direct flight will strengthen economic and trade relations between the two countries, and ties will also be created between the peoples of the two countries.
The Ambassador said that with the commencement of flight operations, the business communities of both countries will be facilitated, tourism will also increase and mutual economic and trade relations will be strengthened.
Dr. Ramez said that at this time, the business community in both countries needs to strengthen bilateral relations so that economic relations between the two sides develop and trade increases.
He said that many people from Pakistan are going to Syria for visitation and they will also get facilities after this flight operation and this will increase religious tourism.
Speaking to APP on this occasion, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram and leaders of various chambers welcomed the direct flight from Syria to Lahore and described it as important in strengthening economic and trade relations between the two countries.
On this occasion, President of the Federation of Pakistani Chambers of Commerce and Industry Atif Ikram described the direct flight between Pakistan and Syria as important for enhancing communications between the business community of the two countries and bilateral economic relations.
He said that Pakistan’s economic relations with Syria will be further strengthened and prolonged with the flight from Syria to Lahore.
Meanwhile, President of Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rana Muhammad Siddiq, said that Lahore is an important business hub for Pakistan and the business community of Gujranwala will also benefit from the direct flight from Syria to Lahore.
He congratulated the authorities in both countries and described it as an excellent facility for the business community in both countries.