Better air services with Qatar welcomed
Thursday, 10 September 2015, 8:23 am
Press Release: New Zealand Government
Better air services with Qatar
welcomed
The Minister of Trade Tim Groser says
the signing of an open skies air services agreement with
Qatar will provide improved air links between our two
countries and the wider countries of the Gulf.
The
Minister signed the agreement for New Zealand today during
his visit to Qatar.
“Qatar is at the centre of one the
world’s most dynamic regions for international air travel.
The opportunity now exists for Qatar Airways to serve New
Zealand and this would be a welcome development,” says Mr
Groser.
“Doha serves as a growing hub through which
visitors from many regions have the potential to travel to
New Zealand, and through which New Zealanders can access the
wider Middle East, Europe and Africa.
“An air services
agreement with Qatar strengthens New Zealand’s
international connectivity and can help build upon the
record 3 million visitors that came to New Zealand in the
past year,” saysMr
Groser.
ENDS
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