RCC Signed the world’s first agreement on interregional air transport.

Mr. Athirat Rattanasetha, Deputy Minister of Transport Signed the world’s first agreement on interregional air transport. At the 28th ASEAN Transport Ministers Meeting on 17 October 2022 in Bali, Indonesia.
Mr. Athirat Rattanasetha, Deputy Minister of Transport And ASEAN transport ministers have signed two important agreements, namely the ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (AE CATA), which is considered an air transport agreement. between regions The world’s first (bloc-to-bloc) edition. To promote connectivity between ASEAN and the EU and facilitate the movement of people and the transport of goods. This will help open up business opportunities and strengthen the growth of the interregional aviation economy. It also supports the recovery of the aviation sector after the COVID-19 outbreak. The AE CATA agreement will help increase travel options. Including an increase in the number of flights and routes between Southeast Asia and Europe.
In addition, ASEAN Transport Ministers also signed the ASEAN Agreement on Cooperation in Search and Rescue of Air and Sea Disaster Victims. Which aims to develop and strengthen cooperation in searching and rescuing victims of air and sea disasters between ASEAN member countries. Including supporting search and rescue facilities, medical and other related facilities from ASEAN member countries. This will be beneficial to raising standards in searching and rescuing victims of air and sea disasters in Thailand.