Aegean Airlines Bridges Greece and Iraq with Direct Flights
Greek airline Aegean Airlines will initiate direct flights from Athens to Baghdad starting December 16, 2023. This marks the first European direct flight service to the Iraqi capital, bolstering economic and cultural ties. The initiative follows improved security in Iraq and signifies growing international cooperation.
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A new flight route connecting Athens to Baghdad will soon be established as Greece's Aegean Airlines starts direct flights this December, according to an announcement by Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis. This makes Aegean Airlines the first European airline to offer such a direct service to the Iraqi capital.
The decision is seen as a significant step towards enhancing economic cooperation and cultural exchange between Greece and Iraq. Aegean Airlines previously avoided Baghdad due to security concerns but has provided direct flights to the Kurdish region of Iraq.
As security improves in Iraq after years of turmoil, the country's foreign minister, Fuad Hussein, highlights newfound international relations in agriculture, investment, and tourism, underlining Iraq's stable position on the global stage.
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