Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Lithuania have entered into a significant agreement to enhance cooperation in air transport services. The accord was signed by General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej and Lithuanian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Iraq Ramunas Davidonis during a ceremony held at GACA's headquarters in Riyadh. According to Saudi Press Agency, the agreement lays down a regulatory framework for air transport operations between Saudi Arabia and Lithuania. It aligns with Saudi Arabia's civil aviation sector strategy, which aims to broaden the operational network of national carriers. The agreement is expected to boost the Kingdom's status as a global logistics hub and expand its air connectivity to 250 destinations worldwide. Furthermore, the agreement is a step towards supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which includes ambitious targets such as transporting 330 mil lion passengers annually. It also aims to solidify Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics platform, contributing significantly to the national economy.
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