Israel and Albania Sign New Aviation Agreement to Boost Tourism
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel and Albania signed a new air services agreement on October 12 in Tirana to boost tourism and travel. The deal, signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister Enkeled Alibeaj, follows a dramatic increase in Israeli tourists visiting Albania. An expanded cooperation agreement was also signed, opening new business opportunities for Israeli companies in Albania.
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- Israel and Albania signed a new air services agreement on October 12 in Tirana.
- The agreement aims to improve air travel and boost tourism between the two countries.
- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister Enkeled Alibeaj signed the deal.
- Israeli tourism to Albania has surged from 7,000 to 100,000 visitors annually in three years.
- A broader cooperation agreement was also signed, creating new business opportunities for Israeli firms.
Israel and Albania signed a new air services agreement on Monday, October 12, in Tirana, aimed at enhancing travel and tourism between the two nations. The agreement was signed by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Enkeled Alibeaj. This development occurred during Saar's official visit to Albania and was coordinated with Israeli Transport Minister Miri Regev. The accord is the culmination of extensive negotiations between Israel's Ministry of Transport and the Albanian government.
Additionally, a broader intergovernmental cooperation agreement was signed, enabling the Albanian government to directly contract with Israeli companies and creating new business prospects. This follows a significant surge in Israeli tourism to Albania, which has grown from approximately 7,000 visitors three years ago to 100,000 annually. The new aviation deal is expected to increase flight frequencies and accommodate this rising demand.
