Private airliners may soon fly to Mauritius

Mauritius will soon allow private airliners to fly to the island nation. India and Mauritius have begun talks on a possible open sky pact.
Both the countries are expected to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement in the coming months. “We will soon work on an open sky policy. A large number of private airlines in India are interested in flying to Mauritius. I have spoken to prime minister Manmohan Singh about this,” Mauritius prime minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam told ET.
At present, Air India is the only Indian airline flying to Mauritius. The route is being proposed to be opened for private airliners on the lines of Singapore. He said the move will boost travel between the two countries.
Both the countries enjoy close relations and would soon sign a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation & Partnership Agreement (CECPA). The negotiations on the agreement, which will include a deal on goods, services, investment and economic cooperation, have reached conclusion stage. The agreement will provide a framework for free movement of capital, goods and services, and people between the countries. “The CECPA is near finalisation. It should be signed this year,” Mr Ramgoolam said.
21/02/08 Deepshikha Sikarwar/Economic Times

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