Advisor to PM Farhat Hussain Khan, Ambassador Lafta of Iraq discuss bilateral issues

Islamabad (Jan 15th, 2024): The advisor to PM on Aviation Air Marshal ( retd) Farhat Hussain Khan met with the ambassador of Iraq in Pakistan His Excellency Hamid Abbas Lafta today at the embassy of Iraq in Islamabad. Both sides exchanged views on bilateral issues of mutual interest including waiver of visa fee for pilgrims during Ashura and Arbaeen.

The advisor also expressed Pakistan’s commitment to further enhance the process for approval of extra bilateral flights during Moharram through mutual discussions.

The advisor also exchanged his views on revising the Air Services Agreement (ASA) between the two countries to modernize the outdated text of the ASA.

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The advisor also communicated Pakistan’s interest in engaging with Iraq for granting of 5th freedom rights to Pakistan’s air carriers for operations to and from Iraq. He emphasized the mutual benefits of enhancing air connectivity to enhance the potential for increased trade and tourism. The ambassador of Iraq reiterated the commitment of his govt to grant the 5th freedom right to Pakistani airlines.

Both sides reiterated their firm resolve to further strengthen their bilateral ties, particularly in the aviation sector, and agreed to continue the consistent meetings. The secretary captain (retd) Saif Anjum also attended the meeting. Almost three hundred thousand Pakistanis annually visit to brotherly republic of Iraq.

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