Lebanese transportation minister seeks to open Lebanese - Canadian air route

Lebanese Minister of Transportation Omar Misqawi arrived yesterday in Canada for an official visit, to meet a number of officials concerned with the transportation sector to enhance methods of cooperation between the two countries.

Misqawi said that the Lebanese prime minister, during his recent visit to Canada, established many opportunities that must be employed within the transportation framework, saying that research will focus on making use of technology and modern techniques in Canada, and learning about Canadian utilities and methods of cooperation in this field.

Misqawi said they will discuss facilitating an air link between Lebanon and Canada through the Middle East Airline company, by convening a technical committee.

Representatives of Middle East Aviation will meet on November 4 with Canadian officials.

The Lebanese minister expressed his hope that an air link will be opened between Beirut and Canada in the beginning of coming of the coming year.