Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in launching operations of its new airline, Riyadh Air, in Bangladesh, aiming to enhance air connectivity between the two countries.
Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr Abdullah Zafer H. Bin Abiyah expressed the interest at a meeting with Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam (Rita) at the latter’s office in the Secretariat here on Sunday.
State Minister M. Rashiduzzaman Millat was also present, said a PID handout.
During the meeting, the minister underscored the need to improve the services of Saudi airlines for Bangladeshi passengers.
In response, the Saudi envoy assured that necessary steps would be taken to enhance service standards in the near future.
He expressed Saudi Arabia’s interest in establishing a station and launching operations of Saudi Arabia's second flag carrier, Riyadh Air, in Bangladesh.
At the time, the state minister urged Saudi authorities to consider operating flights not only from Dhaka but also from Sylhet and Chattogram, in order to better serve passengers across the country.
During the meeting, both sides expressed optimism about further strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia.
Bangladesh emphasized the importance of joint initiatives to develop Bangladesh’s tourism sector with Saudi cooperation.