Saudi Arabia: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a series of bilateral agreements and memoranda of understanding with 17 countries during the 42nd General Assembly of the UN International Civil Aviation Organization, the SPA reported on Tuesday. 

The event, which is being held in Montreal, Canada, began on Sept. 23 and will continue until Oct. 3.

The move underscores the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening its global presence in aviation and air transport, establishing regulatory frameworks for air traffic, enhancing civil aviation safety and security standards, and expanding travel options for passengers.

The agreements aim to strengthen bilateral cooperation in air transport, develop regulatory and legislative frameworks for civil aviation, expand international air connectivity, and enhance aviation safety and security, in addition to supporting economic and tourism development.

The signing of such agreements contributes to achieving the objectives of the aviation program, expanding the operational network of national carriers, strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics hub, and increasing international air connectivity to 250 destinations.