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Cyprus and China have reached a new agreement to allow more flights between the two countries, aiming to boost tourism, trade, and business cooperation. The deal was signed on Thursday by Cyprus' Civil Aviation Director, Panagiota Demetriou, and Han Joo from China's Civil Aviation Administration, during a ceremony in Nicosia.
The agreement updates a previous one from 2000, which only allowed one airline from each country to fly to limited destinations. The new deal allows more airlines from both Europe and China to operate flights and includes up to 35 weekly flights with additional flight route options.
China's Ambassador to Cyprus, Liu Yadao, called the agreement a big step forward, saying it will lead to direct flights and stronger ties between the two nations.
Cyprus' Demetriou also praised the deal, highlighting that it opens up new opportunities for both tourism and trade, especially with China and other Far Eastern countries. She said airlines will now decide when flights will begin between the two countries.
