The Air Services Agreements between Government of India and other countries have the potential to spur greater trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchange, in tune with the developments in the civil aviation sector. This enables environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity, while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both the sides ensuring greater safety and security. The Government of India has so far signed and initiated Air Services Agreement with 114 countries. The Air Services Agreement between India and Rwanda was signed on 20th February 2017 at Kigali, Rwanda.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Civil Aviation Shri Jayant Sinha in written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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