Islamabad:
In a significant development for the relations of Pakistan-Iran, a direct flight between Islamabad and Tehran has been restored after 60 years, with Iran Air Tour ready to operate a weekly service every Tuesday.
The inaugural ceremony of the resumption Air Link was held on Thursday at Islamabad International Airport, which was attended by a large number of Pakistan and Iran guests. The officials praised the movement as a milestone for regional connectivity, tourism and commerce.
Speaking on the occasion, Iran’s mission deputy director in Pakistan, Nabi Shirazi, said that the launch of Iran Air Tour’s flights would promote tourism, allowing religious pilgrims, students and businessmen to travel conveniently between the two capitals.
Shirazi added that the Bilateral Air Agreement was completed successfully after the recent visit of Iranian President, Dr. Masoud fishshkian. He congratulated the citizens of both countries, as well as those interested in the tourist and commercial sectors, for the restoration of flights.
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, says Amiri Moghaddam, also expressed optimism that the resumption of direct flights would give tourism “an unprecedented impulse”, allowing Iranian citizens to experience the beauty and natural hospitality of Pakistan.
Zaheer Abbas Khan, country manager of Iran Air Tour, announced the beginning of direct flights between Islamabad and Tehran.
