Turkish firm eyes Dhaka airport ground handling services
The ambassador expressed the interest during a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam at her office in Dhaka
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen today (3 May) said Turkish company Çelebi Aviation Holding is interested in providing ground handling services at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, opening a new avenue for aviation cooperation between the two countries.
The ambassador expressed the interest during a courtesy call on Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam at her office in Dhaka, reads a press release.
State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat was present at the meeting.
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During the meeting, both sides underscored the need for further strengthening bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Turkey, according to an official handout.
They also discussed possible Turkish cooperation in the development of Bangladesh's tourism sector.
At the meeting, the ambassador informed the minister that Çelebi Aviation Holding is keen to provide ground handling services at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the country's premier international gateway.
The minister and the state minister expressed their willingness to work closely with Turkey to further expand cooperation in civil aviation and tourism sectors.
