Direct Flights Between Pakistan and Indonesia to Start Soon as MoU Signed

The International Creatives Exchange (ICE) and the Association of the Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish direct flights between Pakistan and Indonesia, aiming to boost tourism between the two nations. The signing ceremony took place at Al Barkat Palace, South Jakarta.

Atta Ul Karim, Chairman of ICE, expressed his gratitude for the collaboration, noting his connection to both countries, having been born in Pakistan and raised in Indonesia.

He emphasized his desire to enhance tourism ties between the “brotherly countries.” Mrs. Rusmiati, President of ASITA, also praised the partnership, highlighting the untapped potential of Pakistan’s tourism sector.

She drew parallels between the two nations, particularly their shared status as major Muslim countries, which could attract significant interest in halal tourism.

The MoU outlines 11 key points aimed at strengthening tourism, with hopes that the direct flights will lead to a surge in mutual tourism and further solidify bilateral relations.

Mrs. Siti Nur Azizah, daughter of the Indonesian Vice President, and Rahmat Hindiarta Kusuma, Charge d’Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad, both expressed optimism about the positive impacts of this agreement.

Currently, there are no direct flights between Indonesia and Pakistan, but this agreement marks a significant step toward opening new travel avenues between the two countries.