Ethiopian Airlines will now operate four flights every week between Addis Ababa and Karachi, which is the airline’s 37th destination in Asia. Flights to boost tourism and tradeOn the first flight, Ethiopian officials, diplomats, and a trade delegation arrived, including Ethiopian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Misganu Arega, Innovation and Technology Minister Fozia Amin, and Trade Minister Kassahun Gofe. Shah called the Ethiopian airline’s resumption of direct flights to Karachi a “breakthrough” that will boost trade, promote tourism and open new avenues for mutual cooperation. Ethiopian foreign affairs minister thanked the Sindh chief minister for inaugurating the operation and expressed hope for increased trade and tourism. Direct flights are expected to boost tourism and trade and strengthen economic and cultural ties between Pakistan and Ethiopia.

Source: Ethiopian News May 09, 2023 17:22 UTC