Slovenia and Rwanda are looking to establish a bilateral Air Service Agreement, which would allow for the establishment of scheduled air services between the two countries. The move is seen as being in the economic interests of both nations, with representatives from the Slovenian aviation industry expressing a particular interest in operating cargo flights.
The Slovenian government announced the initiative last week, stating that it would consult with the European Commission during the negotiating process but did not believe there would be any obstacles in concluding the deal with Rwanda. The agreement is expected to provide a significant boost to trade and economic relations between the two countries.
“The establishment of a scheduled air service between the Republic of Slovenia and the Republic of Rwanda is in the economic interest of both countries. Representatives from the Slovenian aviation industry have expressed their interest in concluding a bilateral Air Service Agreement between the two countries, namely due to the possibility of operating cargo flights”, the Slovenian government said as reported by EX-YU Aviation.
The announcement comes at a time when Rwanda is increasingly looking to expand its aviation industry and improve its air connectivity. The country’s national carrier, RwandAir, has been expanding its operations in recent years, with a particular focus on routes to Europe.
The new agreement with Slovenia could open up additional opportunities for RwandAir, allowing it to expand its cargo operations and potentially add new passenger routes to its network. It also highlights the growing importance of African aviation and the increasing interest from countries outside the continent in establishing partnerships and agreements with African carriers.
The proposed Air Service Agreement between Slovenia and Rwanda is a positive development for both countries and the wider African aviation industry. It is hoped that it will pave the way for further agreements and partnerships in the future, driving economic growth and improving connectivity across the continent.
