TEHRAN – Iran and Pakistan have increased their flight capacity from 15 to 24 weekly services for each side, the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran said.

The agreement followed President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Pakistan, accompanied by the transport minister and the head of the Civil Aviation Organization. Under the deal, Iran Air has also launched a new service on the Mashhad–Karachi route.

The accord includes lifting restrictions on flight routes, cooperation in air navigation, and expanding specialized aviation training.

The signing came after months of talks between the civil aviation authorities of both countries.

Separately, Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said it has started talks with Armenia on a similar air transport cooperation agreement. The deal will be signed once both countries complete the necessary procedures and approvals.

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