Kazakhstan, Astana, 3 November / Trend corr. K.Konirova / It is planned to open a direct flight between capitals of Kazakhstan and Kuwait, Kairat Lama Sharif, the Kazakh Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, told journalists in Astana on 3 November.
"At present the Kuwaiti delegation includes representatives of the civil aviation of this country and they are interested in opening of a direct flight Astana-Kuwait. Negotiations on this issue will be held during the first meeting of the Kazakh-Kuwaiti joint commission," Sharif said.
According to the Ambassador, a decision on this project should be made within a year.
Moreover, leadership of Mangistau region offered to open a direct flight Aktau-Kuwait, as well, the diplomat said.
"Kuwait is the nearest Arabian country for Kazakhstan and time of flight from Aktua to Kuwait makes up one hour and 45 minutes," Sharif said.
Opening of direct flights will enable to strengthen cooperation between two countries, the diplomat said.
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