Russia signs new air service agreement with Ethiopia and Tanzania to develop African aviation

Russia has signed new air service agreements with Ethiopia and Tanzania to develop aviation in Africa. The agreement was signed by Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport Igor Chalik and Ethiopia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs during the second Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg. The two nations had an air communication agreement dated March 26, 1977, which will be terminated under the new deal. The newly signed agreement aims to establish efficient and regular air transport services between Russia and Ethiopia, to boost trade and economic development. Additionally, it includes enacting legislation regarding national carriers, recognition of airworthiness certificates, and cooperation