Johannesburg, July 27 (UNI) The five BRICS countries have signed a memorandum of understanding on Regional Aviation Partnership to expand and deepen cooperation among competent authorities in the field of regional aviation.
“We have signed this agreement on the basis of understanding and mutual benefits in order to bolster our regional aviation transport sector, to share good practice and open socio-economic and development opportunities amongst the member states,” said South African Minister of Transport, Bonginkosi Blade Nzimande.
The agreement was signed on Thursday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.
Nzimande said that the field of cooperation includes amongst others, sharing public policies and best practices, particularly in the field of regional airports management, airport infrastructure management, air navigation services, innovation and training, particularly pilot training.
To ensure the implementation of the agreement, a Coordinating Committee, consisting of the representatives nominated by the participating countries will be established.
The participating countries will also support interaction between the public, including state-owned companies and the private sector to stimulate other forms of cooperation.
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