French ambassador briefed about Pakistan Airports
Authority
French Ambassador to Pakistan, Nicolas Galey, and Consul General Alexis
Chahtahtinsky visited the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) headquarters on
Friday.
They were warmly welcomed by PAA Director General, Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan
Saeed, and other senior officials.
During the visit, Ambassador Galey was briefed on the PAA’s evolving role
following its separation from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), its strategic
vision, and ongoing modernization initiatives. Key topics of discussion
included the
implementation of e-gates, the introduction of Required Navigation
Performance with Authorization Required (RNP AR) approaches at northern
airports, and plans to outsource operations at major airports to enhance
service standards.
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The operationalization of the New Gwadar International Airport was also
highlighted as a significant milestone in Pakistan’s aviation development.
Ambassador Galey praised PAA’s modernization efforts and reiterated France’s
commitment to supporting Pakistan’s aviation sector.
DG PAA, AVM Zeeshan Saeed, emphasized the importance of international
cooperation and explored opportunities for collaboration with French firms to
advance Pakistan's airport infrastructure.
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The visit concluded with the exchange of souvenirs, symbolizing the
strengthening of bilateral ties between Pakistan and France in the aviation
sector.
Source: Business Recorder