Our Correspondent
\nIslamabad
\nEmirates, the world\u2019s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Consulate of Italy in Karachi to seamlessly facilitate diplomatic travel and promote cultural and business ties between Pakistan and Italy in Karachi.
\nThe MOU was signed by Mohammed Alhashmi, Emirates\u2019 Vice President for Pakistan, and Fabrizio Bielli, the Consul of Italy, during a signing ceremony held at the Consulate in Karachi.
\nUnder the agreement, Emirates will become the preferred airline for official travel by the Italian Consulate. The airline will offer exclusive benefits to diplomatic passengers, including preferential fares, cargo rates, and additional baggage allowances.
\nEmirates will also explore opportunities to support diplomatic and cultural events organized by the Italian Consulate, as well as promotions for business engagements in Italy related with the Italian Consulate. In return, the Italian Consulate will recommend Emirates to individuals and entities engaging with the Consulate for travel to and from Italy.
\nMohammed Alhashmi, Emirates\u2019 Vice President for Pakistan said: \u201cWe are pleased to collaborate with the Consulate of Italy in Karachi. Italy is an important market for us, and we have been operating there for over three decades. This MoU reflects our shared commitment of enhancing and fostering stronger cultural and economic ties between our nations. We look forward to facilitating travel for personnel in Italy\u2019s diplomatic mission, so they have the opportunity to explore our diverse network as they strengthen their cultural connections in Pakistan.\u201d
\nThe Consul, Fabrizio Bielli, added: \u201cThis partnership with Emirates will greatly benefit our diplomatic community and strengthen the bridge between Italy and Pakistan. We look forward to the opportunities this collaboration will bring.\u201d
\nEmirates has a longstanding presence in Pakistan and Italy, operating over 50 weekly flights to five cities in Pakistan: Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, and Sialkot as well as operating 42 weekly flights to Milan, Rome, Venice and Bologna. The airline continues to play a pivotal role in connecting both nations to the world, supporting both passenger travel and cargo services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Our Correspondent Islamabad Emirates, the world\u2019s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Consulate of Italy in Karachi to seamlessly facilitate diplomatic travel and promote cultural and business ties between Pakistan and Italy in Karachi. The MOU was signed by Mohammed Alhashmi, Emirates\u2019 Vice President for Pakistan, and Fabrizio Bielli, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":481640,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-481617","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-national"},"yoast_head":"\n