Turkey’s Van Way Airlines set to launch flights to ArmeniaFebruary 26, 2011 - 12:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey’s Van Way Airlines is set to launch flights to Armenia from the eastern city of Van to provide transportation opportunities for businesspeople from both countries. The flights will feature private airplanes rented by Arslan Bayram, a businessman from Van province. Bayram aims to accelerate the trade relations between businesspeople from Van and Armenia, Hurriyet Daily News reports. Bayram said flights between Van and Yerevan will contribute to cultural, economic and faith tourism. Turkish airline AtlastJet and Armenia’s national carrier Armavia regularly operate flights from Istanbul and the northern city of Trabzon to Armenia’s capital city Yerevan two times a week in the winter season. In the summer season, the companies also operate flights from Turkey’s Antalya and Bodrum to Yerevan. “In addition to Armenia flights, we aim to expand our flight network to include Iraq and Iran. There are only a few procedures to achieve this goal,” Bayram said, adding that “opening the border and establishing a peace environment will provide a boom for trade in both countries.” “Van is physically close to Armenia, but due to the closed borders, highway transportation is impossible. Trade between Armenia and the eastern cities of Turkey is provided through Georgia,” Bayram said. Bayram, who is also the owner of the Bayram Otel and Bestvan Tur, a tourism agency, in Van, said, “We have been in the tourism sector for many years and we wanted to meet the demands of our passengers. The development of Van and its opening to the world is the mission of businesspeople from Van.” “Interest in Van’s cultural and historical values has increased in the recent years. The number of tourists coming to Van is increasing,” Bayram said. “New hotels are opening and the tourism in Van is growing.” Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |