MINSK, 17 September (BelTA) – Venezuela is showing interest in cooperation with Belarus in air transportation. The matter was discussed at a meeting between Director of the Aviation Department of the Transport and Communications Ministry of Belarus Artyom Sikorsky and Venezuela’s Ambassador to Belarus Franklin Ramirez Araque, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Transport and Communications Ministry.
The parties focused attention on the current projects, including the one to train aviation specialists at the Belarusian State Aviation Academy. Cargo transportation between Venezuela and Belarus was discussed as well.
On behalf of the National Institute of Civil Aviation of Venezuela Franklin Ramirez Araque expressed interest in the development and expansion of cooperation with Belarus. The diplomat is also ready to assist in the work on the draft intergovernmental agreement on air communication between Venezuela and Belarus.