First Cypriot airlines flight in Arbil today

ARBIL / IraqiNews.com: The first Cyprus Airlines plane arrive in Arbil today carrying on board the Cypriot Transport Under-Secretary, head of the Cypriot Airlines and a number of businessmen and investors. This trip is the first flight for services between Cyprus and Kurdistan. Azad Omar, Director General and the Kurdistan Transport Ministry described this flight as an “important step toward consolidating relations between our two peoples.” “This flight will enhance investment and tourism relations,” he added. Head of Cypriot Airlines Georgi Mavrokostas expressed hopes that the flights will cover all Iraq. “We will have one flight per week, and expect to increase the number of these flights in the future.” Arbil International Airport accommodates 25-35 flights weekly. RM (TS)/SR 564