India, Nigeria to sign bilateral air services agreement

Lagos: Federal Government of Nigeria and Republic of India yesterday signed a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) in the area of defence, foreign affairs and infrastructural development in a bid to deepen the bilateral ties between the two countries.
This is designed to accentuate the trade relations between both nations which hit $6 billion in 2006.
Both countries are to also enhance air and maritime connectivity.
The two countries that a new Civil Aviation Agreement should be entered into within six months and further efforts should be made to improve maritime connectivity.
Expected to be signed within the next six months are Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, Bilateral Investment Promotion and protection Agreement and Bilateral Air services Agreement (Renewal of 1976 agreement).
16/10/07 This Day/AllAfrica.com, US

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Categories: Foreign Oct 2007, General Aviation Oct 2007