BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 4
By Klavdiya Romakayeva - Trend:
Uzbekistan and Malaysia consider the possible involvement of Malaysian MASkargo airline for using Tashkent and Navoi airports, for implementation of cargo flights to Europe, Trend reports with reference to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Uzbekistan.
The mentioned issue was discussed between the Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Kuala Lumpur Ravshan Usmanov and the Minister of Transport of Malaysia Wee Ka Siong. The sides discussed the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the field of air and rail transport.
The Malaysian side was provided with detailed information on the large-scale reforms being carried out in Uzbekistan, aimed at further developing transport communications, ensuring a high level of transport safety, improving the management system in this area, training qualified industry specialists.
The organization of joint training courses between the Malaysia Aviation Academy and Training Center LLC at Uzbekistan Airways JSC to improve the qualifications of pilots, air traffic controllers and other personnel was also discussed.
The Malaysian side also noted the importance of developing cooperation in the field of rail transport, including through the establishment of long-term partnerships with the Malaysian SMH Rail Company to establish joint production and repair of rail equipment, and create centers for training specialists in this area.