China, Tajikistan sign air services agreement

Minister Yang Yuanyuan of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the general manager of Tajikistan National Airlines signed a civil aviation agreement in Beijing. The agreement establishes parameters for China and Tajikistan to operate flights between the two countries. It will facilitate bilateral exchanges of personnel and strengthen bilateral cooperation on trade, tourism and culture. Currently, China Southern Airlines operates one flight a week from Urumqi to Dushanbe. Tajikistan National Airlines also operates the same flight once a week.