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Srijeda, ožujak 12, 2025

The Vlada Kanade has announced a major expansion of its Air Transport Agreement with Senegal, utirući put za enhanced travel, trade, and tourism between the two nations. The newly expanded agreement, which allows immediate implementation, predstavlja increased flight capacity, direct connectivity, and greater flexibility for airlines, korist travelers, businesses, and cargo operators.

More Direct Flight Options Between Canada and Senegal

Under the updated Canada-Senegal Air Transport Agreement, airlines from both nations now have the right to operate direct flights to any destination within each other’s territory. This expansion will:

• Increase flight frequency do 14 putničkih letova tjedno i 10 letova s ​​teretom tjedno for airlines of each country.
• Povećajte fleksibilnost za all-cargo services, supporting trade expansion.
• Provide greater convenience for passengers and businesses looking to strengthen connections between North America and West Africa.

Boosting Tourism and Business Ties

Očekuje se da će ovo proširenje significantly strengthen Canada-Senegal relations, vožnja tourism growth and new commercial opportunities. S Senegal’s emerging economy i Canada’s expanding global trade presence, the agreement is a major step toward deepening bilateral cooperation.

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, naglasio je važnost strengthening direct air links posvojiti ekonomsku i kulturnu razmjenu između dva naroda.

“By allowing direct flights between our two countries, this agreement will significantly strengthen our bilateral relations with Senegal. It paves the way to new opportunities in a growing market, which is great news for Canadian businesses and travelers.”

Part of Canada’s Africa Strategy

The expanded air transport agreement aligns with Canada’s first global Africa Strategy, koja nastoji enhance trade, mobility, and business ties across the continent.

The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, highlighted the agreement’s dugoročne koristi:

“This expansion marks a significant milestone, boosting tourism, airline operations, and people-to-people connections. It also strengthens Canada’s commitment to helping exporters access African markets and fosters deeper economic engagement across the region.”

Growing Trade Between Canada and Senegal

The Canada-Senegal trade relationship continues to show snažan potencijal rasta. In 2023, trade between the two countries reached approximately $ 119.4 milijuna, with Canada exporting $112.3 million worth of goods to Senegal and importing $7.1 million in products. Key sectors expected to benefit from the expanded agreement include:

• Mining and natural resources
• Agriculture and food exports
• Industrija nafte i plina
• Clean energy and sustainability initiatives
• Digital and technology services

Supporting Sustainable and Competitive Air Transport

Kanada je Politika Plavog neba, koji promovira long-term, sustainable air travel competition, is driving the expansion of international air services. Canada currently has air transport agreements with preko zemalja 125, osiguravanje greater connectivity and economic opportunities.

The Vlada Kanade remains committed to negotiating new and expanded agreements that improve access to global markets, create travel opportunities, and boost trade efficiency.