On May 9, 2023, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan signed an agreement on the provision of air transport services and a Memorandum of Understanding. This was reported by Emirati media.
“These documents aim to remove restrictions for designated carriers from the UAE and Tajikistan, regulate trade and air communication between the two countries, as well as enhance their GDP and develop airport connectivity,” the statement noted.
The Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE, Saif Mohammed Al-Suwaidi, stated that “aviation agreements with Tajikistan demonstrate their desire to strengthen relations and cooperation in the aviation sector and will benefit carriers from both countries, as well as contribute to the development of bilateral trade and tourism.”