During his official visit to Dubai, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, engaged in a strategic meeting with Hamad Obaidalla, the Chief Commercial Officer of Dubai Aviation Corporation (Flydubai). Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to discuss collaborative priorities, Obaidalla conveyed warm regards from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Emir of Dubai, the Watan News reports.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reciprocated by extending his best wishes to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and underscored Turkmenistan's keen interest in fostering a comprehensive expansion of cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Chief Commercial Officer highlighted the growing interest among UAE business circles in establishing close ties with Turkmenistan.
In a significant development resulting from the collaboration between the Türkmenhowayollary Agency and Dubai Aviation Corporation, an air link has been established on the Ashgabat-Dubai-Ashgabat route, with the inaugural passenger flight to Abu Dhabi taking place on a Friday. Obaidalla praised Turkmenistan's aviation industry for its modern infrastructure and well-coordinated technical services, expressing Flydubai's commitment to furthering mutually beneficial cooperation with the rapidly developing nation. Proposed initiatives include increasing the frequency of flights between the two countries.
An important milestone was marked as the Türkmenhowayollary Agency and Dubai Aviation Corporation, in the presence of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, signed a Memorandum of Understanding during this meeting, solidifying the commitment to strengthen and deepen the partnership between Turkmenistan and the UAE.