Kazakhstan, Japan agree to resume direct flights

Kazakh Civil Aviation Committee chair Saltanat Tompiyeva and Japanese ambassador to Kazakhstan Jun Yamada had a meeting, Kazinform News Agency cites the press service of the committee.  

The meeting focused on resumption of air communication between Kazakhstan and Japan.

According to Tompiyeva, Kazakhstani airlines mull on launching direct flights between the two countries in the first half of 2025.

For his part, Jun Yamada expressed his readiness to provide all-round assistance in that regard.

During the meeting, the sides agreed to proceed with the resumption of air communication between the countries to expand economic, business and cultural cooperation.