Taliban want resumption of flights between India and Afghanistan, write to DGCA | Exclusive
N First official communication between the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and India, the clothing has written to the government resumes flights between the two countries. India currently has a letter that the new regime in the Afghan Islamic Emirates has written a letter to India.
The letter, aimed at the Director General of Arun Kumar, was written by Alhaj Hameedullah Akhunzada, the Acting Minister, Afghan Civil Aviation Authority. It was September 7.
After extending his praise to DGCA, Akhunzada wrote, “When you get good information recently, Kabul Airport is damaged and dysfunctional by American forces before their withdrawal. With the technical assistance of our Qatar brother, the airport once again and a notam. (Notice To Airmen) In this case it was issued on September 6, 2021. “
The minister then asked the return of flight between India and Afghanistan.
“The purpose of this letter is to maintain a smooth passenger movement between two countries based on the MOU signed and our national operator (Ariana Afghan Airline & KAM Air) aims to start scheduled flights. Therefore, Afghan civil aviation authorities ask you to facilitate you To facilitate you. Their commercial flight, “said the letter.
“Civil flights of the Afghan Islamic Emirates use the highest guarantee,” said Akhunzada further.
India did not officially recognize the Taliban regime in Afghanistan even though a meeting took place in Doha on August 31. The Indian Ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai, head of the Taliban political office in Doha, at the time of the last request.
The Taliban took over Afghanistan after withdrawing US troops on August 30. India last operated Indian air force flights from Kabul on August 21 to evacuate its citizens. They were flown to Dushanbe and then to Delhi via Indian air flights.
About the subject of flights to Afghanistan, Arinindam Bagchi, Ministry of Spokesperson for external affairs, said at a press conference, “We have prioritized the evacuation of our people there and some Afghans too. At present, of course, Kabul Airport does not operate.. So I have no updates on more flights. I think we will be able to review this
problem once the airport kabul operates. “
Speaking to the media on September 9 concerning the distribution of commercial commercial flights between India and Afghanistan, Civil Aviation Union Jyotiraditya Scindia said, “Yes, we take a longer route today, as well as things get better. We will Return to the same track. “
The authorities at the Civil Aviation Ministry have notified India Today TV that they assess the security situation in the field.
