Kazakhstan and India discussed prospects for resuming bilateral air traffic

August 26, 2020, New Delhi – Mr. Yerlan Alimbayev, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to India, had a meeting with Mr. Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary of Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, to discuss prospects of the resumption of air flights between the two countries. During the meeting, the Indian side was informed that since August 17, due to the significant decrease of newly registered COVID-19 infection cases in Kazakhstan, restrictive measures were gradually lifted and all types of public transport, including between the regions, were resumed. According to Mr. P.Khalora`s information, Indian side is working on establishing air bubble arrangement with Kazakhstan and a relevant decision will be made in coming weeks. Parties noted that this initiative will create favorable conditions for the development of humanitarian, economic and political relations between the two countries.