BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29. On September
24, Latvia signed a bilateral agreement with Saudi Arabia on
cooperation in the field of aviation during the 42nd session of the
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly, Trend reports.
The agreement grants airlines from both countries the right to
conclude cooperation contracts, including codeshare agreements
across their respective route networks. Saudi Arabia, one of the
world’s fastest-growing aviation hubs, aims to position Riyadh as a
leading global connectivity center, competing with major
international aviation cities. By signing this agreement, Latvia
has established a legal framework to expand international passenger
traffic and improve the country’s aviation connectivity.
Latvia’s interests at the ICAO Assembly, held in late September
2025 in Montreal, Canada, were represented by a Ministry of
Transport delegation led by Deputy State Secretary Elīna
Šimiņa-Neverovska.
The ICAO Assembly, held every three years, brings together
global aviation leaders to strengthen cooperation and harmonize
international aviation technical and legal standards. This year,
more than 3,000 delegates from 193 countries participated in the
event.
