Uzbek ambassador, Fly Jinnah head explore cooperation between airlines
Uzbekistan’s Ambassador
Alisher Tukhtaev has held talks with Saeed Arman Yahya, head of the
Pakistani private carrier Fly Jinnah,
to discuss expanding air links, boosting tourism, and strengthening airline
cooperation between the two countries, the Dunyo news agency reported.
During the meeting, both sides
reviewed opportunities to increase passenger and cargo connectivity, noting
that Uzbekistan–Pakistan relations have grown steadily in recent years across
politics, trade, investment, industrial collaboration, tourism, culture, and
education.
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Officials highlighted ongoing systemic reforms in both countries aimed at facilitating trade and tourism, promoting joint ventures, enhancing Uzbekistan’s civil aviation sector, and creating a more attractive climate for foreign investors.
Yahya briefed the ambassador on Fly
Jinnah’s operations and growth plans. The airline, which launched in 2022 with
six aircraft, is set to expand its fleet with two additional modern planes by
the end of this year. Fly Jinnah currently operates regular domestic flights in
Pakistan and international routes to several cities in Saudi Arabia and the
UAE.
“In 2026, we plan to launch regular
flights to four new destinations,” Yahya said. “We are particularly interested
in working with Uzbek carriers, including Uzbekistan
Airways, to collaborate on cargo operations—such as dedicated cargo flights
and LCL services—and to improve transit facilities for passengers traveling
through our country. Our broader goal is to help position Tashkent as a
regional aviation hub.”
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Both sides agreed to continue consultations and hold further meetings with relevant organizations to advance the areas discussed.
Source: https://www.uzdaily.uz/