Syria and North Korea in talks over charter flights

The Syrian government has proposed a proportional allotment agreement between Syrian Air and North Korean state airline Air Koryo, during a Syria-North Korea Joint Economic Committee meeting in June.The arrangement will allow for the block booking of an allotment of seats or space on either airline, for the regular transfer of individuals or cargo. Syria’s Ministry of Aviation has already signed the agreement and is awaiting an official response from North Korea.Lubaneh Mshaweh, the head of Syrian-DPRK Joint Economic Committee, said: “Things take time in Korea, as you know, there are higher points of reference needed.” The agreement will facilitate