Zimbabwe has expanded its international aviation partnerships after Cabinet approved a set of Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs) with four countries.
Speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, said Cabinet had endorsed the agreements, which will be signed with Ethiopia, Rwanda, Switzerland and Kuwait.
“Cabinet considered and approved Bilateral Agreements between the Republic of Zimbabwe and four States,” he said.
Muswere noted that the four countries are contracting parties to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, commonly known as the Chicago Convention, which governs global air travel standards.
He said the agreements are expected to deepen relations and support Zimbabwe’s efforts to integrate more fully into the global aviation network.
“The Bilateral Air Service Agreements will be entered into between Zimbabwe and the Federal Republic of Ethiopia; the Republic of Rwanda; the Swiss Federal Council; and the State of Kuwait,” he said.
According to the Minister, the objective of the BASAs is to enhance collaboration and broaden commercial aviation opportunities between Zimbabwe and its partners.
“The objective of signing the Agreements is to create and foster friendship, understanding and cooperation as well as enhance the expansion of air transport opportunities,” Muswere said.
The new agreements are expected to pave the way for increased flight frequencies, new routes, and potential airline partnerships, boosting connectivity for business, tourism and trade. Authorities say improved international linkages are essential to supporting Zimbabwe’s economic recovery strategy and attracting investment.
