India, Guyana sign Air Services Agreement

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India and Guyana signed an Air Services Agreement (ASA) on 22nd April to facilitate easier travel between the two nations.

An overview of the news

• The agreement was signed between Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill and India's High Commissioner to Guyana KJ Srinivas in the presence of External Affairs MinisterS Jaishankar, who is on a 3-day visit to Guyana.

• The agreement's signing is consistent with the government's objective to establish ties between Guyana and the rest of the world.

• It will also complement the more than 50 air service agreements Guyana has negotiated with other ICAO governments for the advancement of interstate air travel.

• The agreement encourages the development of international air services between the two countries and the global airline market.

What is an Air Services Agreement?

• Air Services Agreement (ASA) provides the legal framework for air operations between two countries.

• It is based on the sovereignty of the nations, the nationality of the carriers and the commercial opportunity for each side's designated airlines.

• Prior to this there was no Air Services Agreement between the Government of India and the Government of Guyana.

• About Guyana

• Prime Minister: Mark Phillips

• President: Mohamed Irfaan Ali

• Capital:Georgetown

• Currency : Guyanese dollar (G$)