The signing of the agreement with Guyana will provide a framework for the provision of air services between the two countries
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the signing of the Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana.
"After the exchange of diplomatic notes between the parties, it is confirmed that each side has completed the necessary internal procedures for the entry into force of this agreement," the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement.
Indians have a significant presence in Guyana and are the largest ethnic group according to the 2012 census, comprising approximately 40% of the population.
The signing of the agreement with Guyana will create a framework for the provision of air services between the two countries.
In view of the growing aviation market and developments like liberalization of the aviation sector in India, air service agreements have been signed with several countries to pave the way for international air connectivity.
According to the ministry, the air services agreement provides a legal framework for air operations between two countries based on the principles of reciprocity in terms of sovereignty of nations, nationality of carriers and commercial opportunities for designated airlines of each side.
At present there is no Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the Government of India and the Government of Guyana.
India and Guyana are signatories to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention).
Officials from the Government of India and the Government of Guyana met on 6 December 2016 during the ICAO Air Services Negotiation event in Nassau, Bahamas where the two countries signed the text of the ASA for scheduled air services between the two countries.
The new Air Services Agreement between India and Guyana will provide an enabling environment for better and seamless connectivity while providing business opportunities to carriers on both sides.
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